Asian shares continued to slump as investors exited chip stocks, and oil prices dipped to new lows amid improving U.S.-Iran relations.

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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:57:43 GMT · 1h 56m ago

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Why

Investors exited chip stocks following an extraordinary quarter, and oil prices dipped amid improving U.S.-Iran relations, with key U.S. jobs data potentially influencing interest rate expectations.

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How this affects you

Global markets are experiencing jitters, characterized by falling Asian shares and record low oil prices. This volatility is influenced by semiconductor sell-offs, potential U.S. interest rate hikes, and fluctuating currency values.

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