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centerLIVE UPDATEAsian markets fall as conflicting US-Iran messages creates uncertainty
NEWS SUMMARY
Asian stock markets declined on April 18, 2026, following a record Wall Street rally, due to uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Conflicting statements from US President Trump regarding port blockades and Iran's warnings about potentially closing the strait fueled investor caution.
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