Asia markets diverge from Wall Street as Middle East ceasefire tempers gains. Most Asia-Pacific markets declined Friday despite cautious optimism over Middle East tensions, contrasting sharply with Wall Street's record-setting rally. President Trump confirmed a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and signaled progress on broader conflict resolution, though specific timelines remain unclear. Oil prices retreated with West Texas Intermediate falling 1.27% to $93.49 per barrel and Brent crude declining 0.99% to $98.41. Japan's Nikkei 225 experienced profit-taking after hitting record highs, closing 1.75% lower at 58,475.90, while South Korea's Kospi slipped 0.55%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined 1.01% in final trading. Japan's finance minister announced a 600 billion yen investment window to help Asian countries secure energy supplies amid ongoing oil market volatility. Meanwhile, U.
