Trump speech sparks oil price jump, Asia stock slide
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-02 19:47 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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In a televised speech on April 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is nearing its end and that the flow of energy in the Middle East will return to normal soon. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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