Asian stocks slip and oil prices jump as Iran and US launch fresh attacks
HONG KONG (AP) — Shares slipped in Asia and oil prices jumped Thursday as conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U. S. launching fresh attacks. U. S. futures edged higher. The United States launched more airstrikes on Iran, and Iran responded by firing at Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, a day after U. S. President Donald Trump said their temporary ceasefire was “over. ”Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 reversed some of its losses from earlier in the week, gaining 1. 6% to 67,849. 98, by...
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- Asian stocks slip and oil prices jump as Iran and US launch fresh attacks
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