NYSE:AYI 12 January 2026

June 19, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Asian shares fell on Friday amid thin holiday trading, with Greater China markets closed for the Dragon Boat festival. U.S. futures dropped as hopes dimmed for a swift resolution to U.S.-Iran tensions after postponed talks on Iran's nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz oil flow. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 held steady despite the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike to 1%, the highest in three decades, aiming to tackle rising inflation. South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 both declined over 0.5%. On Wall Street, major indexes rebounded with strong gains in technology stocks like Intel, Nvidia, and Micron, lifting the S&P 500 by 1.1%. Oil prices fluctuated but remained above pre-war levels, as the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to end hostilities and reopen shipping lanes.