Asian markets are mixed on Tuesday, following the positive cues from Wall Street overnight, amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after reports said Tehran had suspended talks with Washington in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, although US President Donald Trump stated negotiations remain underway. Iran also completely close the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Asian markets closed mostly higher on Monday.
Meanwhile, Trump said discussions are still ongoing and suggested that a memorandum of understanding with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as next week.
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.