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Asian equity markets mostly declined on Thursday as stalled US-Iran peace negotiations dampened risk appetite. Sentiment remained fragile amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed as Tehran maintains control of the strategic waterway and has seized two vessels. The US blockade of Iranian ports also remains in place, contributing to elevated energy prices and persistent inflation risks. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the current truce would remain in effect indefinitely while Washington awaits a new peace proposal from Iran. Regional performance was broadly weaker, with shares in Australia, Japan, China, and Hong Kong falling. In contrast, South Korean equities advanced to fresh record highs, supported by a strong rally in technology stocks.

Asian Stocks Mostly Decline

The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.2% to 4,098 on Thursday, while the Shenzhen Composite lost 0.4% to 15,117, with both benchmarks retreating after recently hitting a one-month high and a more-than-four-year peak, respectively, as investors grappled with a lack of fresh market catalysts and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Tensions in the Middle East remained a key overhang, with Iran restricting most international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that its forces fired on commercial vessels on Wednesday, while the US continues to enforce a blockade on ships linked to Iranian ports. Market attention has also turned to the April 27–30 session of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, where lawmakers will review draft revisions to the Prison Law and consider other legislative changes. Significant losses were seen in Zijin Mining Group (-2.5%), BYD (-2.2%), Suzhou TFC Optical Communication (-4.6%), and Muyuan Foods (-3%).

China Stocks Retreat Amid US-Iran Woes

The Hang Seng Index fell 202 points, or 0.9%, to 25,950 on Thursday, reversing gains from the previous session as investors locked in profits and adopted a more cautious stance ahead of key macroeconomic data. Sentiment was shaped by a mixed global backdrop. While US equities were supported by strong corporate earnings and improved risk appetite, regional markets remained more restrained as investors weighed geopolitical uncertainty linked to the US-Iran standoff and its potential impact on energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated oil prices continued to fuel inflation concerns, keeping risk sentiment in check across Asian markets. Locally, attention is focused on Hong Kong’s March inflation data due later in the session, which could offer fresh signals on price pressures and influence expectations for monetary conditions. Among notable laggards were Tencent Holdings (-1.3%), AIA Group (-1.1%), Geely Automobile (-3.2%), Xiaomi Corporation (-1.5%), and Anta Sports (-1.1%).

Hong Kong Stocks Edge Lower on Cautious Sentiment

The dollar index held around 98.5 on Thursday, hovering at over one-week highs amid a lack of progress in peace efforts between the US and Iran, supporting safe-haven demand for the greenback. The Strait of Hormuz also remains effectively closed, as Tehran maintains control of the strategic waterway and has seized two vessels, while the US blockade of Iranian ports continues, contributing to elevated energy prices and heightened inflation risks. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the current truce would remain in place indefinitely as Washington awaits a new peace proposal from Iran. Persistent inflation concerns have reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged this year, while Fed nominee Kevin Warsh pledged to preserve the central bank’s independence from the White House. Investors now turn their attention to weekly jobless claims and upcoming PMI data for further signals on the US economic outlook.

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