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Asian markets opened the week lower following the US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, marking a dramatic escalation in the Middle East. However, losses were limited and short-lived, with major indexes across the region quickly recovering earlier declines. Oil prices also staged a muted response. While WTI spiked on the news, the rally has […]

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