Oil slips as Trump hints at ending Iran conflict; Asia markets mixed
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Asia-Pacific stocks swung in volatile trade as oil prices retreated following a WSJ report that Trump is willing to end U.S. hostilities with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed; regional indices mixed and U.S. bourses slipped for a third straight session as investors weigh potential de-escalation against the risk of a protracted conflict.
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- Brent crude set for record monthly gain; Asia shares falter as Iran war rages Reuters
- Oil Rises, Asian Equities Fall on Fears of Widening Middle East Conflict WSJ
- Markets Are In Denial About the War in Iran The New Republic
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