Oil falls more than 4% and Asian shares gain over Trump’s talk of negotiations with Iran

Associated Press (AP) Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By  CHAN HO-HIMMarch 25, 2026 at 08:23 AM
Oil falls more than 4% and Asian shares gain over Trump’s talk of negotiations with Iran

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On Wednesday, oil prices dropped more than 4% while Asian shares increased following speculation about potential negotiations between the United States and Iran, and a possible de-escalation of the Iran war. The optimism was fueled by claims of progress in talks with Iran and the postponement of a deadline to target Iranian power plants. Brent crude oil fell 4.2% to $96.07 per barrel, and U.S. crude decreased by 3.8% to $88.89 a barrel. Across Asia, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 3%, South Korea's Kospi gained 1.6%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng increased 0.7%, and the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.1%.

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Brent crude fell 4.2% to $96.07 per barrel.

statistic — AP100% confidence

Oil prices fell more than 4% and Asian shares gained on Wednesday.

factual — AP100% confidence

Trump’s claims of progress being made from talks with Iran this week have fueled optimism.

factual — AP90% confidence

At least 1,000 more American troops from the 82nd Airborne Division are said to be deployed to the Middle East.

factual — AP80% confidence

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is said to have offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran.

factual — AP70% confidence
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Keywords

iran negotiations 90% oil prices 90% asian shares 80% de-escalation 70% iran war 70% strait of hormuz 60% donald trump 60% brent crude 50% ceasefire plan 50%

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Iran

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