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Global Market Today: Asian shares advance; oil rises on Middle East concerns

Markets-Economic Times · 1h ago · 🇮🇳 India
Global Market Today: Asian shares advance; oil rises on Middle East concerns

As peace prospects in the Middle East worsen, oil prices surged, reigniting fears about supply disruptions. Concurrently, US Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels in years, revealing investor anxiety over increased government expenditure. Asian markets showed positive movement, particularly in the tech sector, as chipmakers benefited from growing AI optimism.

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