# Global equity markets showed a mixed trend on Monday as the United States-Israel-Iran war continued.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Free Press Journal*

## Key points

- President Trump has renewed threats to attack Iran's energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
- Trump previously suggested the US might exit the conflict within 2–3 weeks, raising hopes for de-escalation.
- US equity futures showed marginal declines as markets await the outcome of Trump's deadline to Iran.
- Asian markets displayed mixed trends, with Japan's Nikkei down and South Korea's Kospi up.

**Countries:** United States, Israel, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, India

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