Thursday, April 9, 2026

Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise over concerns for fragile ceasefire

INTRO: Asian stocks were under pressure on Thursday as cracks appeared in the fragile ceasefire, pushing oil prices higher.

The biggest concern for global shipping remains when it will be safe to cross the vital waterway, the Strait of Hormuz. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.


IN: Japan's Nikkei...