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Stocks fluctuate, oil climbs as Mideast crisis rages
London (AFP) - Global stock markets fluctuated and oil prices jumped Friday at the end of a volatile week's trading...
Equities mixed as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of...
Most Asian equities drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly down Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of...
European stocks firm after sell-off on Middle East turmoil
London (AFP) - European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices...
Seoul tanks as Asian stocks tumble, oil extends gains on Iran war
Hong Kong (AFP) - Seoul shares collapsed more than 12 percent as Asian equity markets were hit by panic selling...
Asian stocks tumble further, oil extends gains as inflation fears grow
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel...
US stocks cut losses after Trump announces steps to safeguard Hormuz Strait
New York (AFP) - US equities joined a global equity rout Tuesday due to surging oil prices, but cut their...
Global markets turmoil intensifies on Iran war
London (AFP) - Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising as investors worried about inflation...
Oil extends gains and stocks dive as Middle East war spreads
Hong Kong (AFP) - Oil prices extended gains while the dollar and equities tumbled Tuesday as investors kept tabs on...
OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war
London (AFP) - Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following...
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