Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed Amid Iran Conflict Resolution Hopes

Published on 4/21/2026

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed Amid Iran Conflict Resolution Hopes

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Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance as negotiations regarding the Middle East conflict continue. South Korea's Kospi rose by 2.11%, while mainland China's CSI300 index declined by 0.21%. West Texas Intermediate futures fell by 1.51% to $88.26 per barrel, with Brent crude down 0.48% to $95.01 per barrel. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose by 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively, following a decline in both indices during Monday's session where the S&P 500 closed at 7,109.14 and the Nasdaq at 24,404.39, the latter ending a 13-day winning streak.