Asian shares dip as oil prices rise and inflation worries persist
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-18 13:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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People look at an electronic stock chart board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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