Asian stocks slipped and oil dropped as global markets reacted to ceasefire hopes and reports that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened; U.S. markets closed higher for a third straight week. Futures and equities benefited from reduced regional risk premia, even as investors continued to weigh corporate earnings. The episode illustrates how fragile regional sentiment is, with conflict and shipping‑channel developments quickly moving oil and equity prices.
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