Daily brief
German factory orders jumped in the first month of the Iran conflict, signaling resilience in Europe's largest economy despite the war.
Oil prices steadied as markets awaited Iran's response to US deal signals, while gold gained for a third day on peace optimism.
Japan's Nikkei soared to a record on US-Iran deal hopes, and stocks and bonds rallied on expectations the war may be nearing an end.
Climate campaigners attacked Shell over 'windfall' profits from the Iran war, as European oil giants posted big profit gains amid the crisis.
Iran said its ports are ready to provide support services to ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as about 1,500 ships remain stranded in the Gulf due to the conflict.