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Asian Stocks: Asian stocks today: Stocks ease but set for weekly gains amid optimism on war de-escalation

Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is…

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US markets today (April 14, 2026): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on Middle East de-escalation hopes; earnings in focus

Wall Street extended its gains on Tuesday, with investors stepping back into equities amid fresh signals that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions in the Middle East, even as corporate earnings remained in sharp focus.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 227.05 points, or 0.47%, to 48,445.30, while the S&P 500 gained 32.09 points, or 0.47%, to…

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US stock markets today (March 31, 2026): Wall Street rallies on de-escalation hopes; S&P 500 jumps over 1.6%, tech stocks lead gains

US stock markets moved sharply higher on Tuesday as investors cheered signs of possible de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as major indexes remain on track for their steepest monthly declines in years.At 10:05 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 627.92 points, or 1.39%, to 45,844.06. The S&P 500 gained 103.78 points,…

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‘One-sided, unfair’: Iran formally conveys its response to US 15-point proposal for de-escalation, leaves diplomacy door open

Damage in Tehran (AP file photo) Iran on Thursday officially conveyed its reponse to Pakistan on the US 15-point proposal for de-escalation talks, calling it one sided and unfair.“Iran’s assessment is that it is “one-sided and unfair”, serving only US, Israel interests,” reported Reuters quoting a senior Iranian official, confirming that the proposal “was ​reviewed…

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‘Trump will not dictate end of war’: Iran dismisses US’ 15-point de-escalation proposal, counters with its own 5 demands

Iran has rejected a US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, insisting that any ceasefire will occur only on its own terms and timeline, a senior political-security official told Press TV on Wednesday.“Iran says it will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,” the official…

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‘Sickening, terrorizing, absolutely shameful…’: Tech leaders react to fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota as over 60 CEOs sign letter for ‘de-escalation’

The fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by an ICE Agent in Minnesota has ignited a firestorm across the American corporate and technology sectors. Soon after the shooting of the 37-year-old (a US citizen and Veterans Affairs nurse), a coalition of more than 60 CEOs from Minnesota’s largest companies – including Target, 3M and UnitedHealth…

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