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Asian stock markets mixed as oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
Asian stock markets experienced mixed trading on September 8, 2026, with some indices declining amid rising oil prices and heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices climbed to a seven-week high due to the flare-up in Middle East tensions. Investor sentiment was dampened by these factors, influencing early trade.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (5): ABC Australia, Associated Press, Australian Financial Review, Business Standard, Deccan Herald