Asian Stocks Advance as Easing Middle East Tensions and Retreating Oil Prices Boost Risk Sentiment

Most Asian equity markets saw modest gains on Monday, July 27, 2026, as improved global risk appetite followed a de-escalation of Middle East tensions and a sharp decline in oil prices. Brent crude, which had surpassed $100 a barrel last week due to renewed hostilities, retreated, easing immediate inflation concerns ahead of upcoming central bank meetings from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan.