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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Asia stocks rally on Iran war de-escalation hopes, earnings momentum

Singapore— Asian equities rose on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high, as optimism over a potential easing of

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Markets recoil as prolonged Middle East war fears trigger global selloff

Singapore — Investors are scaling back risk exposure and repositioning portfolios as expectations of a prolonged Middle East war intensify,

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“Japan’s Markets Shine as Takaichi Victory Spurs Optimism”

Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s next prime minister, investors are celebrating record highs in the Nikkei, while confidence grows