Taiwan's Taiex hits records driven by AI chip demand, but market concentration and US-China tensions over defense commitments pose risks.
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As Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, the Trump-Xi summit takes center stage with trade, Taiwan, and Iran war on the agenda. Analysis of market and geopolitical implications.
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Trump Media reports $406M loss on Bitcoin and CRO holdings, while Australia proposes ending crypto CGT discount with indexation model.
Netanyahu declares war with Iran 'not over' as Trump rejects Tehran's response. Oil prices spike amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Singapore expects higher tourist arrivals but lower spending due to Middle East tensions and fuel costs, as Trump-Xi summit looms.
France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX gained 2.9% and 2.2% as markets rose broadly, except oil and gas stocks.
Lead prices rose on reports of a ceasefire framework involving the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump's skepticism tempered gains.
Trump's call for South Korea to join Iran mission adds to market fears as oil prices rise and indices fall.
S&P 500 futures rose slightly as oil prices ticked down following Trump's Hormuz gambit, with markets eyeing rejected Iranian proposals.