Asian markets today: Kospi, Nikkei 225 surge up to 5% on US-Iran ceasefire deal

Global geopolitical de-escalation is a major catalyst for risk-on sentiment across Asian markets, directly influencing FII flows and investor confidence in India.

Look for broad-based buying across sectors, especially those sensitive to global risk appetite.

For Indian markets, this story mainly matters for the metals, broad_market pocket. The current signal is bullish, so traders should watch whether the effect spreads across the sector or stays limited to a single name.

Watch whether the market validates this read through price action, volume, and breadth. If the headline matters, the signal should show up in execution, not just in commentary.

• •South Korea's Kospi soared 5.3%.
• •Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 4.5% on Wednesday.
• •Surge attributed to US-Iran two-week ceasefire deal.
• •Risk flag: Short-lived ceasefire
• •Risk flag: Profit booking after initial surge