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Asia Markets Tumble as Oil Nears $120 a Barrel

Asia markets experienced a significant downturn as oil prices approached $120 a barrel, triggering a circuit breaker in South Korea and reflecting broader regional anxieties. The surge in oil prices followed production cuts by major Middle...

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Mar 09, 2026 06:03 Surging Oil Prices Tank Stocks in Asia

Markets / Asia Markets