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• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached new record highs, driven by investor enthusiasm surrounding the artificial intelligence boom. • Oil prices surged by more than 3% due to concerns over the fragility of the conflict's end in Iran. • Regional performance was mixed, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 0.8% and Taiwan's Taiex climbing 1.4%, while the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3% following reports of softened factory activity and slowing export demand in May.

• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached new record highs on Monday, driven primarily by investor enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence boom and advanced technology stocks. • Oil prices rose by more than 2% as the market reacted to the fragility of the Iran war ceasefire and ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. • Key diplomatic discussions are currently focused on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global waterway for the transit of natural gas and oil.

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• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached all-time closing highs, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 jumping 2.5% to 66,329.50 and South Korea’s Kospi surging 3.6% to 8,476.15. • The rally was driven by optimism that the U.S. and Iran will extend their ceasefire, alongside lower-than-expected core inflation data in Tokyo for May. • Technology stocks fueled the gains, particularly in South Korea where Samsung Electronics rose 5.8% due to the global artificial intelligence boom.

• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached new record highs as global shares generally advanced. • The rally is driven by investor optimism that the U.S. and Iran will agree to extend their current ceasefire by 60 days. • Other regional markets showed mixed results, with Taiwan's Taiex rising 2.5% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gaining 1.6%, while the Shanghai Composite fell 0.7% to 4,068.57.

• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached record highs following reports of potential deal hopes between the US and Iran. • Other regional markets showed mixed results, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 0.9% to 25,222.38 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 climbing 1.6% to 8,731.70. • In contrast, the Shanghai Composite index declined by 0.9% to 4,063.56, while Taiwan's Taiex saw a significant increase of 2.5%.

• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached new record highs as global shares generally advanced. • The surge is driven by investor optimism that the United States and Iran will agree to extend their current ceasefire, potentially winding down the conflict. • Other regional markets showed mixed results, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 0.7% to 25,182.39 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 climbing 1.6%, while the Shanghai Composite fell 0.7%.