Event Brief
Asia markets set to rise as oil eases after delay
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Asia-Pacific markets were set to rise as oil prices fell after Trump postponed a planned Iran strike.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Trump postponed a scheduled attack on Iran, easing oil prices and lifting Asia-Pacific market sentiment.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 7:46 PM ET
WHERE: Asia-Pacific
WHY: Oil prices eased after Trump said he was postponing a scheduled attack on Iran.
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