Asia Markets Trade Broadly Higher as Oil Eases After Trump Delays Planned Iran Strike Asia's major markets traded higher on Tuesday, with investors breathing a collective sigh of relief after President Donald Trump delayed a planned attack on Iran.
The news sent oil prices plummeting, with Brent crude futures falling 2. 09% to $109. 76 per barrel and WTI dropping 0. 75% to $107. 84 per barrel.
The decision to postpone the strike underscores the precarious nature of the current Middle East conflict. Despite a fragile ceasefire between the U. S.