Asian stocks fall and oil prices climb after attacks imperil the ceasefire with Iran
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks retreated and oil prices rose on Friday as the fragile ceasefire with Iran was strained by missile and drone attacks that prompted U. S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. U. S. futures rose despite the latest flaring in the conflict. Investors are closely watching the war situation as negotiations between the U. S. and Iran to end the war make limited progress. Tehran said Thursday that it was still examining the latest proposals from the U. S...
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- Asian stocks fall and oil prices climb after attacks imperil the ceasefire with Iran
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