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Asian stocks rise after Trump delays strikes; oil edges up

Asian markets rose after President Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and described talks with Tehran as "very good," but oil prices edged up amid lingering doubts over a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict.

Published Mar 23, 2026, 10:48 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Asian stocks rose after President Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and hailed "very good" talks with Tehran. Oil prices, however, edged back up as optimism about a possible de-escalation of the Middle East war remained shaky.