Asia stocks set to rise as US-Iran deal lifts mood

Global Stocks Mixed as Markets Weigh Durability of US-Iran Peace Deal

Google News TopAsian equity markets opened higher Thursday following the US-Iran peace agreement, but global stocks turned mixed as investors questioned whether the deal would hold. The yen hovered near a 40-year low as currency markets assessed the geopolitical shift. Semafor reported the deal was already in doubt amid questions over implementation. Vice President Vance signaled that sanctions relief for Iran would be tied to demonstrable compliance with deal terms.