Seoul stocks open sharply higher on possible Iran deal

Stock markets have surged following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he called off planned strikes against Iran and a peace deal with Tehran is imminent.

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The euro last bought $1.1576, holding near its strongest in a week after the European Central Bank's first interest rate hike in three years on Thursday.