Asian stocks declined, led by semiconductor shares, while crude oil prices climbed due to fresh strikes in the Middle East.

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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:04:00 GMT · 2h 31m ago

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Investors are assessing if strong earnings can sustain the artificial intelligence rally, while traders reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate increases.

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Asian equity markets experienced a decline, with a notable drop in semiconductor shares. Simultaneously, crude oil prices saw an increase, influenced by geopolitical events in the Middle East. Government bonds in Australia and New Zealand opened higher, reflecting shifts in market sentiment regarding US inflation data and potential Federal Reserve policy.

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The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/global-market-today-asian-equities-drop-led-by-kospi-oil-extends-gain/articleshow/132427394.cms
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