NZ sharemarket rallies 1.79% on Middle East peace talk hopes

Source: nzherald.co.nz

New Zealand's main sharemarket index posted a solid gain on growing optimism about possible peace talks in the Middle East. The positive sentiment drove consistent buying throughout the day, pushing the S&P/NZX 50 Index higher as investors responded to signals that the escalating regional conflict might move toward negotiation rather than further escalation.