economy
April 3, 2026
FACTBOX: How energy markets, stock exchanges reacted to Trump’s address
The price of futures contracts of Brent crude oil for June 2026 delivery on London’s ICE has risen by more than 6.5% following Trump’s televised address
TL;DR
- Trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell after US President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran, with the Nikkei Index losing 2.41%.
- The Milan Stock Exchange also saw a decline, with the FTSE MIB Index falling by 1.18%.
- Conversely, Brent crude oil futures for June 2026 delivery rose by more than 6.5%, reaching $107.75 a barrel.
- WTI crude oil futures for May 2026 delivery also increased, up by 5.38% to $105.51 per barrel.
- Local analysts attribute negative investor sentiment to the lack of prospects for a quick resolution to the conflict.
- The MOEX Index on the Moscow Exchange saw a slight increase of 0.49%.
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