Asian stock markets closed higher today, with investors looking to a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.

Asian stock markets closed with gains, fueled by the prospect of a deal between the United States and Iran, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high regarding oil prices, as market participants assess the technical aspects of ship traffic. Tokyo rose (+1.43%). In the foreign exchange market, the yen strengthened against the dollar, reaching 158.60, and remained relatively stable against the euro at 183.80. Hong Kong (+2.5%), Shanghai (+1.78%), Shenzhen (+2.17%), Seoul (+2.74%), and Mumbai (+1.56%) are also showing gains in ongoing trading. On the macroeconomic front, the PMI indices for manufacturing and services in France, Germany, the Eurozone, the United Kingdom, and the United States are due to be released. The price of natural gas opened higher at €57.29 per megawatt-hour. Natural gas prices are rising, as market participants monitor the developments in the conflict between the US and Iran, and the possibility of resuming navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In Amsterdam, prices are up 1% to €57.29 per megawatt-hour. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA