Global Stock Markets Rebound on Middle East De-escalation Hopes and Oil Price Drop
Global stock markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong, emerging markets, Europe, and South Korea, experienced significant rebounds driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. This optimism followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the war with Iran might end soon, leading to a drop in Brent oil prices to around $90 per barrel. Key indices such as Singapore's Straits Times Index, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, and others saw gains of around 2% or more. Corporate news included H2G Green's convertible loan agreement and MeiG Smart Technology's IPO debut in Hong Kong.