Asian markets today: Nikkei, Kospi jump over 5% after US-Iran peace deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Asian markets surged on 15 June with South Korea's Kospi leading gains over 5.5%, Japan's Nikkei 225 up 5%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng futures slightly lower.

• Asian markets opened strongly on 15 June with South Korea's Kospi up over 5.54%
• Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 5% and Topix index climbed 2.43%
• Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures traded slightly below previous closing level