Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound as Trump comments raise hopes of Iran war ending in weeks
By Lim Hui Jie
Published on March 31, 2026.
Asia-Pacific markets are expected to open higher following statements from U.S. President Donald Trump that the United Kingdom could leave Iran in "two or three weeks", raising hopes of an end to the Iran war. The Bank of Japan's tankan survey indicates a marginal increase in business optimism among large Japanese companies despite the conflict.
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