UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal

Japan’s Nikkei index soared 4.4 per cent, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.3 per cent.

Sigma Healthcare Ltd. announced its withdrawal from the Boots sale process, after being among the parties exploring a potential acquisition of the British pharmacy chain in a deal that could be worth as much as $10 billion.