Global Stock Markets Rebound as Trump Hints at Possible Troop Withdrawal from Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated the possibility of withdrawing troops from Iran within the next two to three weeks, sparking optimism about the potential end of the conflict. According to Ming Pao, this development led to a rebound in global stock markets, with Asian markets experiencing their largest surge in nearly a year. Japanese, South Korean, and Taiwanese stocks led the gains, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose by 2%, reclaiming the 25,000-point level. The technology index saw its largest increase in over three weeks, and pharmaceutical and automotive stocks were also in demand. However, some investors took the opportunity to sell off their holdings.