Asia stocks advance with Iran ceasefire in focus; China rises past mixed inflation

Asian equities advanced as investors reacted to a potential Iran ceasefire, easing regional conflict risks that had previously fueled volatility in energy and equity markets. The improved diplomatic outlook weakened safe-haven demand for gold and U.S. Treasuries while supporting risk assets, particularly in Middle East-exposed energy and defense sectors. In China, equities extended gains despite mixed inflation data, with the CPI-PPI divergence underscoring persistent deflationary pressures in producer prices amid fragile domestic demand. Market focus shifts to upcoming Chinese credit impulse figures and U.S. PPI data, which could influence near-term expectations for global monetary policy divergence. Geopolitical de-escalation in the Middle East remains a key near-term catalyst for oil price direction and broader risk sentiment.

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