Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as Iran war continues to fuel oil volatility
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-12 10:38 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Thursday as investors grappled with volatile oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East, even after the U.S. and its allies announced an unprecedented emergency release of crude reserves to calm energy markets.
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