CNBC Daily Open: Markets recover as Trump hints Iran war is nearing its end
By Nur Hikmah Md Ali
Published on March 10, 2026.
Oil prices have declined following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential end to the Iran war, which has led to increased threats from Iran. The news led to a 5% increase in South Korea's Kospi and an increase in the number of potential oil exports. Meanwhile, South Korea has imposed a price cap on fuel products for the first time in 30 years and plans to explore ways to diversify its energy supply.
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