Iran was Yen touches 155 to dollar; South Korea, Taiwan shares hit fresh highs amid chip frenzy Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Musandam, Oman, on May 1.  © Reuters LORRETTA CHEN May 6, 2026 11:46 JST Updated on May 6, 2026 17:57 JST HONG KONG — Markets across Asia rallied and the yen jumped on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that a deal to end the war with Iran could be within reach.