Asian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at a possible end to the Iran war

March 24, 2026 - 09:08

Asian stock markets mostly climbed higher on Tuesday, tracking a wave of cautious optimism from Wall Street. The positive shift in sentiment followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who indicated that Washington has engaged in dialogue with Iran regarding a potential end to recent hostilities.

This development offered a measure of relief to investors, who had been rattled by the escalating conflict. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index notably advanced 1.1% in morning trade, reaching 52,093.02 and recouping a portion of its sharp losses from the previous session.

Adding to the positive domestic momentum in Japan, shares of Toyota Motor Corp. rose 1.1%. The automaker's gains came after it announced a substantial $1 billion investment into its vehicle manufacturing plants located in the U.S. states of Kentucky and Indiana. The overall market movement reflects a tentative hope that geopolitical risks may be receding, allowing investors to refocus on corporate and economic fundamentals. However, analysts note that the situation remains fluid, and markets are likely to stay sensitive to further developments.