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        "msgid": "asian-markets-slip-as-oil-prices-surge-amid-us-iran-tensions-1777949771",
        "date": "2026-05-05 09:19:10",
        "title": "Asian Markets Slip as Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Asian-Pacific stock markets weakened on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, driven by a correction amid persistent surges in global oil prices above US$100 per barrel, exacerbated by escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Following mutual maritime blockade actions and new attacks in the Gulf region, investors adopted a cautious stance towards risk assets, with analysts noting overly optimistic prior expectations for President Trump's 'Freedom Project' to resolve the impasse. This uncertainty, coupled with a strengthening Japanese yen and subdued trading volumes, led to declines in key indices such as Singapore's benchmark by 0.3% and Australia's by 0.4%, while global futures also edged lower.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 Asian-Pacific stock markets moved lower during\ntrading on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. The correction came amid a surge in\nglobal oil prices that remained above the US$100 per barrel level.<\/p>\n<p>Market pressure emerged alongside rising geopolitical tensions\nbetween the United States (US) and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz region.\nThis situation triggered a sharp rise in energy prices.<\/p>\n<p>Geopolitical tensions heated up after the US and Iran launched new\nattacks in the Gulf region on Monday local time, 4 May 2026. Both\ncountries were reported to be competing for control over the Strait of\nHormuz through retaliatory maritime blockade actions.<\/p>\n<p>This move occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump initiated\nnew efforts to assist tanker ships and other vessels in crossing the\nstrategic energy trade route. Global shipping company Maersk revealed\nthat the US-flagged vehicle carrier Alliance Fairfax successfully exited\nthe Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz under US military escort.<\/p>\n<p>Market analyst from IG, Tony Sycamore, assessed that prior market\nexpectations had been too optimistic regarding developments in the\nregion. According to him, markets had placed too much hope on the\nimplementation of Trump\u2019s initiated \u2018Freedom Project\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, as can be seen, Iran has not responded to that approach\u2026\nThis shows that the deadlock is still ongoing and represents a very\nfragile start for the markets,\u201d Sycamore said.<\/p>\n<p>This situation has made investors tend to be cautious, particularly\ntowards risk assets, amid increasing global uncertainty due to\ngeopolitical conflict and surging energy prices.<\/p>\n<p>Market participants also monitored the movement of the Japanese yen,\nwhich had sharply strengthened in the previous session. The surge\nsparked speculation of potential further intervention from Japanese\nauthorities to stabilise their currency.<\/p>\n<p>Citing Reuters, Singapore\u2019s benchmark index fell 0.3%. Weakness also\noccurred in the Australian market by 0.4%, in line with relatively quiet\ntrading activity.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, stock markets in Japan and South Korea were closed for\nnational holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Global stock futures also moved limitedly. Nasdaq futures and S&amp;P\n500 futures each corrected by around 0.1%, EUROSTOXX 50 futures fell\n0.2%, and FTSE futures weakened by up to 0.75%.<\/p>",
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