Asian stocks mostly higher and oil gains ahead of planned U.S.-Iran peace talks

Associated Press (AP) Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete April 10, 2026 at 07:53 AM

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Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday, April 10, 2026, following gains on Wall Street, while oil prices increased due to the fragile Iran war ceasefire and upcoming U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan. South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 saw significant gains, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng and the Shanghai Composite also rose. China reported a lower-than-expected consumer price index increase for March. The U.S. and Iran are scheduled to begin peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, aiming for a permanent ceasefire in the Iran war. However, recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Iran's continued control over the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns about the ceasefire's stability.

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Fast Retailing raised profit expectations for the year.

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China's consumer price index was up 1% in March compared with a year ago.

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Talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected to take place starting Saturday in Islamabad.

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Asian stocks were mostly up Friday tracking Wall Street gains.

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon raised questions about the Iran war ceasefire.

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Hana Bank 30% Benjamin Netanyahu 40% Uniqlo 40% Lebanon ×250% Israel 50% Kospi 50% JD Vance 60% South Korea 60% Strait of Hormuz 60% Pakistan ×270% United States ×480% Iran ×590%

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u.s.-iran peace talks 100% iran war ceasefire 90% asian stocks 80% oil prices 70% strait of hormuz 60% global oil and gas transport 50% inflation 50% consumer price index 40% israeli strikes 40%