odds asian - Asian stocks rise as US-Iran ceasefire eases central banks’ rate hike odds
Asian equities rise following a rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US)–Iran ceasefire triggered a sharp drop in oil prices, easing concerns over renewed inflation and further rate hikes by the central banks.
At the time of writing, Japan’s Nikkei 225 is trading 1.85% higher near 56,900, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is up over 0.64% to near 25,900, China’s SSE Composite Index gains 0.77% to near 4,000, and South Korea’s Kospi gains 1.55% to near 5,870.
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Possession: 55% - 45%
Shots on target: 6 - 3
Pass accuracy: 88% - 82%
Corners: 5 - 2
??? POST-MATCH REACTIONS
"We showed great character," said the winning coach. "The team never gave up."
The losing side rued missed opportunities but vowed to come back stronger.