[MARKET UPDATE] Nikkei 225 gains by over 4% as its returns from its extended holiday as Iran war optimism and tech gains support the index

The Nikkei 225's significant gain of over 4% can be attributed to renewed optimism surrounding the situation in Iran, along with positive momentum in the tech sector.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 May 2026, 00:41 UTCOn the live feed at 00:21 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Nikkei 225 gains by over 4% as its returns from its extended holiday as Iran war optimism and tech gains support the index

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac bourses open higher (ASX 200 +1.0%, Nikkei +1.2%, KOSPI +1.6%); US equity futures hold onto its mild losses; FX, WTI and Fixed Income trades in tight ranges

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This reaction suggests that markets are responding favorably to geopolitical developments, potentially viewing them as stabilizing or favorable, which could drive further investment into equities as risk appetite increases.

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EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Equity indices, after we published−0.3%

Modest downside seen across equity futures as energy prices tick higher.

ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Brent Nov'26, after we published+1.0%

ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

with Brent Nov, after we published−1.3%

EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

Equity indices, after we published−3.3%

EQUITIES/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

ES, after we published−0.2%

ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

- Brent (V6), after we published+1.2%

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