The U.S.-Iran armistice signal boosted the market. Asia-Pacific stock markets collectively opened higher, Japanese stocks rose 3%, Korean stocks triggered a circuit breaker, and gold stood above the 4,700 mark.

# Zhao Ying

Source: Wallstreetcn

Trump Vows to End War in "Two to Three Weeks"; Iran's President Signals Willingness to Negotiate; Dual Positive News Ignites Markets. Japanese Stocks Surge 3.4%, Korean Stocks Jump 5.5% at Open Triggering Circuit Breaker, European Stock Futures Rise Nearly 2%, Oil Prices Stabilize Above $100.

On Wednesday, signals of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire boosted markets, triggering a strong rebound in global equities that had been heavily battered. U.S. stocks posted their largest single-day gain in recent sessions overnight, while Asian-Pacific markets opened sharply higher today—Japanese stocks surged 3%, Korean stocks triggered a circuit breaker, and oil prices stabilized after falling.

According to CCTV News, Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran is willing to end the war, but only if its demands are met, particularly guarantees against further aggression. Separately, Xinhua News Agency reported that U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House on the evening of March 31 that the United States will end its military campaign against Iran within "two to three weeks," potentially reaching an agreement with Iran beforehand.

Both the U.S. and Iran have signaled a de-escalation of the conflict, significantly lifting investor sentiment. Trump had previously told aides he is willing to end military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1%. The Nikkei 225 opened 1.8% higher before extending gains to 3.4%, while the TOPIX rose 3.1%.

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