Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as Trump’s Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-18 09:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, Asia Pacific
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Asia-Pacific markets were poised for a mixed open Monday as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST," raising fears of further escalation in the Middle East and potential disruptions to global oil supplies.
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