Live: ASX set to jump on Iran peace hopes
The ASX 200 is expected to rise over 1% due to positive developments regarding peace negotiations in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump announced he would postpone a planned military attack on Iran at the request of Gulf state leaders. This decision comes amid ongoing talks aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- ▪The ASX 200 futures are projected to jump by 1.1% to 8,618 points.
- ▪Trump stated he was asked by Gulf leaders to hold off on military action against Iran.
- ▪A ceasefire has been in place for over a month as negotiations continue.
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- ▪ European stocks tick higher amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal — Investing.com — News
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liveMarkets live: ASX set to jump on Iran peace hopesBy business reporter Daniel ZifferTopic:Stock MarketTue 19 May 2026 at 7:20amTue 19 May 2026 at 7:20amTue 19 May 2026 at 7:20amSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/asx-markets-business-live-news-may-18-2026/106694576Link copiedShareShare articleThe futures market tips the ASX 200 to jump more than 1 per cent as a shaky peace holds in the Middle East.Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog.Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice.Live updatesCollapse all postsoffSortSort posts Latest Select an optionLatestOldestNew: FiltersChoose what information you see below by using filtersFilter PostsAll4Key Events1Iran1Market snapshot1Tue 19 May 2026 at 7:25amTue 19 May 2026…
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