Trump Hints at Lasting Iran Truce

President Trump hinted at a lasting Iran truce, with talks potentially resuming over the weekend. Asian stocks fell as investors awaited progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, with Trump urging Hezbollah to 'act nicely'. Markets reacted cautiously, with US equity futures trading lower, while the Bloomberg dollar's haven rally was deemed over by some banks. Brent crude traded at just above $98 a barrel, down over 1.2%. Major benchmarks were in the red, but China's tech-heavy index outperformed regional benchmarks due to new listings.