Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters
Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters
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Asian shares mirrored Wall Street's gains, reaching record highs in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, as investors focused on strong corporate earnings despite rising oil prices due to shipping disruptions in the Gulf.
Asian markets followed Wall Street's lead, achieving record highs, with tech stocks surging, while concerns over higher oil prices from Gulf shipping issues lingered.
Asian shares retreated from record highs as oil prices extended gains amid renewed shipping woes in the Gulf, highlighting fragile risk sentiment due to Middle East tensions.
Asian equities mirrored Wall Street's rally, reaching record highs, as investors focused on strong corporate earnings despite rising oil prices due to Gulf shipping disruptions.
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