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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chan Ho-Him

Asia shares are mixed following Wall Street's losses, as oil edges lower

South Korea Financial Markets - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Asia shares were mixed Friday following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the summer of 2024.

U.S. futures edged higher as the war with Iran entered its seventh day, with Israeli airstrikes pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon. The future for the S&P 500 gained 0.2% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3%.

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