How the US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Deal Drove Nikkei’s 4.99% Surge — Market Wrap Jun 15, 2026

7horns.ai Daily Briefing EN · Jun 15, 2026 · 4m

Today's AI insights from 7horns.ai reveal a robust global market surge led by a 4.99% jump in Japan's Nikkei 225, hitting an all-time high of 69,318. The catalyst behind this rally is the landmark US-Iran interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift US sanctions on Iranian oil, easing geopolitical tensions and fueling risk-on sentiment worldwide. Asian markets rallied strongly with South Korea's Kospi rising between 5.2% and 6%, and Taiwan's Taiex climbing 2.7%. European developed markets edged higher, setting the stage for a positive US open where S&P 500 futures gained 1.53%…