Oil Rises, Markets in Limbo as US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse
🔴 Tension RisingAsia Financial2026-05-11
US President Trump condemned Iran’s terms for ending the war as ‘totally unacceptable’, leading to the collapse of peace talks and a rise in oil prices. Asian markets fell, and European markets remained volatile. The energy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz hasn't fully impacted US markets, with traders anticipating a pause before the Trump-Xi summit.