Iran peace optimism expected to bolster stock markets (opens original article in a new tab)

A potential US-Iran peace agreement could boost global financial markets by reducing geopolitical risks and inflation, though energy market stability may take months. Thai markets are seen as resilient, with energy, healthcare, and financial sectors expected to perform well, while AI-related investments may benefit from lower financing costs.

• A potential US-Iran peace deal could boost global financial markets by reducing geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures
• Analysts caution that global energy markets may take months to stabilise due to ongoing shipping and nuclear negotiations
• Thai stock market is seen as resilient to global uncertainty, with energy, healthcare, and financial sectors expected to perform well
• Lower oil prices from a peace deal may pressure energy stocks but could benefit AI-related investments and technology sectors
• Global crude inventories are tight, with oil prices potentially rebounding to $90-100 per barrel if supply doesn't increase within 2-3 months