Middle East Tensions Rattle Global Markets: Live Updates
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Asia markets tumbled after reports of Israel carrying out a limited strike in Iran, leading to a spike in oil and gold prices. Safe haven assets rose, with gold hitting a record high and the Japanese yen strengthening, while bitcoin prices fell. Japanese automaker Nissan lowered its sales and profit outlook for the 2023 financial year, and shipping firms rallied after the reported operation in Iran. Additionally, Australia's treasurer noted progress in relations with China, and Japan's Nikkei led losses in Asia, dragged by electronics stocks.
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