# Nikkei 225

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-22**: Oil prices slip — Brent crude drops 0.91% to $79.12, WTI falls 0.70% to $75.32 as markets react to easing supply concerns.
- **2026-06-21**: First round concludes — Qatari and Pakistani mediators announce that the first round of negotiations concluded with 'encouraging progress.'
- **2026-06-19**: Formal signing ceremony — A formal signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland finalizes the interim accord.
- **2026-06-18**: Deal takes effect, oil drops — Announcement triggers Brent to fall to $77.9; Strait of Hormuz reopening and naval blockade lift begin immediately.
- **2026-06-17**: Interim deal signed — Trump signs the agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles, hosted by French President Macron, after the G7 summit.
- **2026-06-15**: MoU signed — US and Iran sign memorandum of understanding committing to a final agreement within 60 days, end to fighting on all fronts, and reopening of Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-06-14**: Trump heralds deal — President Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, reveals the outline of the peace agreement.
- **2026-04**: April ceasefire — A temporary ceasefire is announced, later extended by the June peace deal.
- **2026-03-06**: Day Seven — The conflict enters its second week with no clear resolution, impacting long-term logistics planning.
- **2026-03-04**: Market Divergence — Asian indices begin showing mixed results as sectors react differently to the crisis.
- **2026-03-02**: Insurance Hikes — Major maritime insurers implement 'War Risk' surcharges for the Persian Gulf.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict Erupts — Initial hostilities begin, causing immediate volatility in energy markets.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict starts — The US-Israel war on Iran commences, leading to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-02-27**: Pre‑war oil baseline — Brent crude stood at just under $73 a barrel, the day before the US-Israel war on Iran began.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Brent Drops 35% from Peak as Strait Reopens — Supply Chains Breathe Relief
2026-06-28 17:25:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The US‑Iran interim deal lifts the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately, reversing the oil price surge from $120 to $77.9. Logistics managers and freight buyers now contend with rapidly easing fuel surcharges, but a 60‑day horizon keeps contingency plans active.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/strait-of-hormuz-reopen-supply-chain-relief

### Strait of Hormuz reopening talks send oil down 1%, supply chains eye relief
2026-06-22 06:38:40 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Progress in US-Iran negotiations reduces the risk of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices lower. Logistics firms and shipping companies could benefit from lower bunker fuel costs and normalized transit routes.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-oil-prices-us-iran-talks-2026

### Iran Conflict Day Seven: Asian Markets Waver Amid Supply Chain Risks
2026-03-06 10:36:16 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

As the conflict in Iran enters its second week, Asian equity markets are showing mixed results while logistics providers brace for prolonged volatility in the Strait of Hormuz. The uncertainty is driving up freight insurance premiums and forcing a re-evaluation of energy-dependent supply chains across the region.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iran-conflict-asian-markets-supply-chain-disruption

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