Stocks in Asia were poised to rise Friday after a peace deal between the US and Iran boosted optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will ease inflation pressures by restoring oil flows.

Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-18/asian-stocks-to-rise-as-us-iran-deal-lifts-mood-markets-wrap)

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