Finance: Asian markets rise as oil prices decline following President Trump's postponement of a planned military strike on Iran.

May 18, 2026 - 23:20

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Finance: Asian markets rise as oil prices decline following President Trump's postponement of a planned military strike on Iran.

Asia-Pacific markets kicked off Tuesday on a positive note, buoyed by declining oil prices. The boost comes as President Trump announced a delay in the planned military action against Iran. 🌏📈 #AsiaPacific #MarketUpdate #OilPrices

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