Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Asia markets rebound, oil dives as Trump says Iran war could end soon

INTRO: Hong Kong stocks rose and oil prices fell in Asia on Tuesday following US President Donald Trump signalling that the Iran war could be drawing to a close.

Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi both jumped as well, but investors remain jittery about what will happen next. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.