12:11 - 12.06.2026

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June 12, Fineko/abc.az. The softening of US President Donald Trump's position on Iran and his statements about the possible proximity of a peace agreement have returned optimism to global financial markets, provoking a rally in stock markets and falling energy prices.

ABC.AZ reports, referring to market statistics, that reduction of geopolitical risks has led to the following changes on the stock exchanges:

US indexes: Breaking a two-day decline, S&P 500 rose 1.8%, while Nasdaq 100 technology index jumped more than 3%. Traders are also following the first trading of SpaceX shares after the record placement.

Regional markets: The MSCI Asia Pacific index gained 3.5%, led by South Korea's Kospi (+8.4%). European markets are preparing to open with growth in the range of 1.8%.

Raw materials sector: The price of crude oil Brent fell by 2%, settling at $88.50 per barrel, while American WTI adjusted to $86. This eased inflation concerns. Gold dropped 0.7% to $4,182 per ounce after yesterday's surge.