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Asia stocks rise as oil tumbles on U.S.-Iran ceasefire pause; South Korea leads regional gains

Asia-Pacific equities advanced after a two-week ceasefire pause between the U.S. and Iran pulled oil prices lower. South Korea led the region, with risk appetite improving as energy costs eased and investors assessed the policy and earnings backdrop.

Apr 10, 2026 | 737

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Levi Strauss lifts outlook as direct-to-consumer tops half of sales for the first time

Levi Strauss beat quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and raised full-year guidance, with direct-to-consumer surpassing 50% of sales for the first time. The company’s outlook does not yet reflect newly announced tariff changes.

Apr 10, 2026 | 727

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Weak consumer tone and sticky inflation cloud stocks as investors weigh Iran risk, Cramer says

A downbeat consumer backdrop paired with persistent price pressures left stocks vulnerable, offering a preview of how the U.S. economy and markets could behave if the Iran conflict lingers, according to Jim Cramer.

Apr 10, 2026 | 705

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House Democrats urge crackdown on offshore ‘war bets,’ sharpening focus on prediction market regulation

A group of House Democrats asked the CFTC to police offshore prediction markets offering war-related wagers, sharpening a broader debate over how event contracts should be regulated. The push spotlights growth at platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

Apr 10, 2026 | 692

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Asia stocks cautious as Gulf tensions and rate path keep risk appetite in check

Regional equities traded defensively as investors weighed Gulf-related supply risks, the Fed’s inflation fight and upcoming earnings signals. Cross-asset moves stayed measured, but energy sensitivity and policy uncertainty kept risk-taking subdued.

Apr 10, 2026 | 805

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Oil extends gains as Iran alleges U.S. breach of two-week ceasefire, stoking geopolitical risk premium

Crude prices advanced after Iran accused the U.S. of violating terms of a two-week ceasefire, reviving a geopolitical risk premium and refocusing markets on Middle East supply routes.

Apr 10, 2026 | 699

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Asia-Pacific stocks open mixed as investors gauge fragile Iran–U.S. ceasefire backdrop

Asia markets traded mixed as investors weighed a fragile two-week Iran–U.S. ceasefire against broader earnings, inflation and rate considerations, with energy and shipping sentiment in focus.

Apr 10, 2026 | 698

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Market rally spotlights leadership as investors weigh earnings, inflation and rates

A broad upswing offered a clean read on which stocks investors prefer now—profitable names with dependable earnings—while rate and inflation expectations continue to shape sector rotation.

Apr 10, 2026 | 731

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White House pushes toll-free Hormuz transits during Iran ceasefire as reports flag crypto toll demand

The White House said the Strait of Hormuz should remain open without limitations during an Iran ceasefire, following reports that Tehran may seek cryptocurrency tolls from shippers. Energy markets are watching closely given the chokepoint’s outsized share of global oil flows.

Apr 10, 2026 | 718

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