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📅April 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Markets rally on Trump's Iran war withdrawal timeline; OpenAI hits $852B valuation with $122B raise; Asian stocks surge amid energy shocks and corporate updates.
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Trump Announces US Withdrawal from Iran in 2-3 Weeks

President Trump stated the US will leave Iran within 2-3 weeks, boosting global market optimism and signaling an offramp from the conflict.Source 1Source 2 He is set to address the nation on Iran at 9PM ET Wednesday.Source 1 Asian stocks jumped on this news.Source 1Source 3

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OpenAI Closes Record $122B Funding Round at $852B Valuation

OpenAI secured $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation to fund chips, data centers, and talent.Source 1Source 2Source 3 Investors include hyperscalers like Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank.Source 2 This marks its largest round amid AI expansion.Source 1

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Asian Stocks Surge on Iran War Optimism

Tokyo and Seoul markets opened higher following Trump's Iran withdrawal comments.Source 1 US stocks climbed on hopes the war is nearing an end.Source 1Source 2 South Korea's exports continue surging despite risks.Source 1

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Brent Oil Drops Below $100 on War End Hopes

Brent crude extended losses below $100 as markets anticipate Iran war resolution.Source 2 Asian nations face energy pinch but optimism prevails.Source 2 UBS's Dominic Schnider discussed commodities outlook.Source 3

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Japan's Tankan Survey Signals Higher Odds of BOJ Rate Hike

Breaking Tankan survey points to increased chances of Bank of Japan hike in April.Source 1 This comes amid market rally and regional stability hopes.Source 1 Energy shock impacts Asia's data center boom.Source 1

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Nvidia Invests $2B in Marvell, Deepens Partnership

Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in Marvell to strengthen ties in chips.Source 1 Chip stocks are in focus amid AI funding surge.Source 2 This bolsters semiconductor sector momentum.Source 1

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MSCI Upgrades Greece to Developed Market Status

MSCI upgraded Greece's stock market from emerging to developed status, a milestone post-2013 debt crisis demotion.Source 2 This reflects economic recovery progress.Source 2 Markets react positively amid global rally.Source 2

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Nike Reports Sales Miss and China Reset Pressure

Nike's sales missed expectations with deepening China reset strategy.Source 1Source 2 Sportswear peers face similar pressures.Source 1 Revenue decline anticipated amid market shifts.Source 2

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China Vanke Posts Record $12.8B Loss in 2025

Developer China Vanke reported a record $12.8 billion loss for 2025.Source 3 This highlights ongoing property sector struggles.Source 3 Global recession concerns linger.Source 3

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Macron and Japan's Takaichi to Discuss Iran and Security

French President Macron meets Japan's Takaichi on Hormuz security and defense amid Iran war.Source 1Source 3 Agenda includes raw materials and energy strategies.Source 1 UAE reportedly aiding US on Hormuz.Source 3

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Energy Shock Hits Asia's Data Center Boom

Iran-related energy disruptions challenge Asia's rapid data center expansion.Source 1 BloombergNEF notes differing energy security strategies.Source 1 Oil and commodities outlook discussed.Source 1Source 3