Asian Stocks Rise as Brent Falls 1.9% on 60-Day US-Iran Peace Roadmap
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 22
Asian Stocks Rise as Brent Falls 1.9% on 60-Day US-Iran Peace Roadmap
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 22
Summary
Brent crude slipped 1.9% to $79.01 a barrel and Asian equities turned higher after Iranian negotiators said talks with the United States had made progress.
Qatar and Pakistan said the first session ended with a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days, easing fears that diplomacy was breaking down.
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.8%, Chinese blue chips gained 1.6% and MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index added 0.8%, while S&P 500 futures cut losses to 0.3%.
Treasuries stayed under pressure after the Fed's hawkish turn, with markets pricing a 75% chance of a September hike and 2-year yields touching 4.230%.
Sterling fell 0.2% to $1.3208 on reports Prime Minister Keir Starmer could resign, adding a separate layer of political risk for investors.
Will ignoring Iran's missile program mean today's market rally is paid for with tomorrow's instability?
With a key ally excluded from talks, could the US-Iran deal ignite a new conflict with Israel?
Is the $300 billion for Iran a lifeline for its people or a war chest for its regime?
60-Day Countdown: The US-Iran Preliminary Peace Deal and Its Unresolved Dangers
Overview
On June 21, 2026, U.S. President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a breakthrough memorandum of understanding to end a three-and-a-half-month conflict that claimed thousands of lives, hurt the global economy, and pushed millions into poverty. The agreement, announced after Trump’s signing and confirmed by a photo from Tehran, promises an immediate halt to military operations, lifts the U.S. naval blockade, and reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz. While the deal brings hope for peace and economic relief, its fragility is clear, as key issues remain unresolved and ongoing regional tensions threaten its success.