Investor sentiment surges as diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran fuels risk appetite in global markets.
Global equities reached fresh all-time highs as optimism grew over a potential US-Iran nuclear deal. The prospect of eased sanctions and stabilized oil supplies drove investor confidence, lifting major indices across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Markets had previously stalled amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Analysts noted that a deal could reduce crude price volatility, a key driver of recent economic uncertainty. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at record levels, extending a rally fueled by strong corporate earnings and dovish central bank signals.
Oil prices dipped slightly on the news, reflecting expectations of increased supply. Safe-haven assets like gold and the Japanese yen weakened as risk assets outperformed.