{"id":24458,"date":"2026-04-17T11:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessprofittoday.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/morning-brief-ceasefire-hopes-ease-oil-asia-gains-uber-deal-moves\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:46:08","slug":"morning-brief-ceasefire-hopes-ease-oil-asia-gains-uber-deal-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessprofittoday.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/morning-brief-ceasefire-hopes-ease-oil-asia-gains-uber-deal-moves\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning brief: ceasefire hopes ease oil, Asia gains, Uber deal moves"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The mood in global markets has shifted from alarm to guarded relief.<\/p>\n

Investors are still watching the Middle East closely, but the tone has changed as ceasefire hopes, diplomatic signals and easing oil prices begin to steady sentiment.<\/p>\n

At the same time, dealmaking in Europe\u2019s food delivery sector is reshaping competitive lines, while Asian equities are trying to hold onto a strong rebound.<\/p>\n

This morning\u2019s stories sit at the intersection of geopolitics, energy, corporate strategy and market psychology.<\/p>\n

Peace hopes test the market\u2019s nerve<\/h2>\n

US President Donald Trump said the war involving Iran could end \u201cpretty soon,\u201d offering markets their clearest political signal yet that Washington sees a path to de-escalation.<\/p>\n

His comments came as diplomatic efforts appeared to intensify, with investors focusing on whether a temporary pause in hostilities can be turned into a broader settlement.<\/p>\n

The optimism helped reinforce a growing view across markets that the worst-case energy shock may be avoided, at least for now.<\/p>\n

Still, the underlying picture remains fragile.<\/p>\n

The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the global supply outlook, and any renewed military flare-up could quickly reverse the latest easing in risk sentiment.<\/p>\n

Oil retreats, but the risk premium stays<\/h2>\n

Oil prices fell as traders responded to a 10-day ceasefire <\/a>between Israel and Lebanon and rising expectations of possible talks linked to the Iran conflict.<\/p>\n

Brent slipped to around $98 a barrel, while US crude dropped near $93, extending the pullback from recent peaks above $100.<\/p>\n

The price move suggests the market is beginning to strip out some of the extreme geopolitical premium that built up during the conflict.<\/p>\n

Yet this is not a return to calm. Supply risks remain elevated, especially with the Strait of Hormuz still a key pressure point in global energy flows.<\/p>\n

Strategic money moves in delivery<\/h2>\n

Uber has agreed to buy an additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero from Prosus for about \u20ac270 million, or roughly $318 million.<\/p>\n

The transaction reduces Prosus\u2019 holding in the German group from 26.3% to 21.8% and appears tied to regulatory commitments linked to Prosus\u2019 acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway.<\/p>\n

For Uber, the move looks less like a passive investment and more like a strategic positioning exercise in a sector where scale, geography and partnerships increasingly matter.<\/p>\n

It gives the company a stronger foothold in a rival without forcing a full merger debate.<\/p>\n

Asia steadies after a violent month<\/h2>\n

Asian markets traded with caution on Friday<\/a>, even as the region remained on track for a second straight week of gains.<\/p>\n

Investors balanced improving sentiment on Middle East de-escalation against the reality that geopolitical and inflation risks have not disappeared.<\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s Nikkei pulled back after a recent record, while broader regional trading was mixed as lower oil prices offered some relief.<\/p>\n

The rebound has been striking: MSCI\u2019s Asia-Pacific index has recovered sharply this month after a steep March slide tied to war-driven energy fears.<\/p>\n

That tells you markets are willing to buy back into risk when headline pressure eases. But it also shows how dependent this rally remains on diplomacy holding together.<\/p>\n

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