Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement ending more than two months of conflict that had rattled energy markets and heightened fears of a prolonged global supply disruption

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped as much as 5.5 per cent to 69,657.09, surpassing the 69,000 level for the first time.

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped as much as 5.5 per cent to 69,657.09, surpassing the 69,000 level for the first time.