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"the market moves on Thursday were justified as a deal would be a breakthrough."
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Asian markets surged to record levels, with the U.S. dollar weakening and oil prices declining, driven by expectations of a Middle East peace agreement, despite uncertainties over the Strait of Hormuz.
Asian equities reached new peaks, the U.S. dollar slipped, and oil prices eased as traders anticipated a U.S.-Iran peace deal, though critical issues like the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Asian markets hit record highs, the U.S. dollar weakened, and oil prices declined amid optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, despite unresolved issues concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Asian stocks reached record highs, the U.S. dollar declined, and oil prices fell amid optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, though key issues remain unresolved.
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