Asia-Pacific markets set for weaker open as oil climbs on Iran tensions, Fed holds rates
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-30 09:47 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Middle East, Iran, Energy, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Asia-Pacific markets were poised to open lower Thursday, tracking overnight losses in key Wall Street benchmarks as oil prices extended gains amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, while the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
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