Asia markets rally on optimism Iran war could end soon

Asian markets rallied strongly on Thursday, driven by rising investor optimism that the conflict with Iran might be nearing an end. This expectation has eased geopolitical tensions that had been weighing on risk assets in recent weeks, leading to gains across major regional stock exchanges. According to Reuters reports, the positive sentiment was evident in broad-based increases in indices such as Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, with sectors like energy and finance showing particular strength. Analysts link this rally to speculation about potential peace talks, though they caution that the situation remains volatile and dependent on political developments.