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Markets bullish despite flare-up in Middle East

Global shares advanced and oil prices eased on Wednesday as markets looked for signs of whether a shaky truce between the US and Iran will be extended.

Even though an Iran peace deal appears elusive amid new US strikes, stock sentiment remains convinced the conflict is winding down, which could push up the Thai bourse to 1,600 points by the end of the year, say analysts.

Koraphat Vorachet, assistant managing director and head of research at Krungsri Securities, said despite the renewed attacks, markets see the war as "de-escalating".

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