Asian markets rise on hopes of ceasefire between Israel and Iran, influenced by Wall Street rally.

From Financial Modeling Prep: 2025-06-25 09:06:00

Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran, boosting investor sentiment. Wall Street’s rally spilled over to Asia, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 0.7% and South Korea’s KOSPI rising 0.3%. The ceasefire announcement lifted global risk appetite, with markets cautiously optimistic about easing tensions.

President Trump’s ceasefire plan raised hopes for resolving the Israel-Iran conflict, leading to a positive market response. U.S. stock index futures stabilized in Asian trading hours amid optimism. Traders can monitor market sensitivity to geopolitical events using the Market Most Active API, especially in defense, energy, and tech sectors.

In Australia, softer-than-expected consumer price data hinted at a dovish stance from the Reserve Bank of Australia. The Bank of Japan maintained a supportive tone in its June policy meeting summary. Real-time tracking of macroeconomic data using the Economics Calendar API can help investors assess policy risks globally.

Despite lingering geopolitical risks, improved risk appetite drove Asian markets higher for the second consecutive day. The durability of the ceasefire and upcoming inflation data will determine the sustainability of this optimism in the markets.



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