📊 Global Markets Rise Amid US-Iran Truce Uncertainty & Central Bank Moves

• Market Movements: Asian shares broadly advanced, with MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index (ex-Japan) up 1.2%. Japan’s Nikkei surged 1.8% to hit a record high, tracking Wall Street's AI-driven optimism. • Energy & Commodities: Energy markets face vulnerability as Brent crude traded near US$ 100 per barrel (down 0.52% after a prior 4% surge) and U.S. crude sat at US$ 93.05 per barrel. Tensions remain high following ceasefire violation allegations. Spot gold ticked up 0.36% to US$ 4,522.14 an ounce, while copper rose 0.46% to US$ 13,686.50 per metric ton. • Currency & Central Banks: The U.S. dollar index held steady at 99.09. Central banks face inflation pressure from ongoing supply shocks; the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to hold its key rate at 2.25%, while ECB members lean toward a June interest rate hike despite ongoing peace talks. • Crypto Updates: Bitcoin softened slightly by 0.18% to US$ 75,883.90, while Ether remained flat at US$ 2,075.39. _Note: Based on current global market data; direct impacts on Sri Lanka's import costs (especially oil) and broader ICT/BPM or export sentiment will depend on final U.S.-Iran negotiation outcomes._