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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from Russia

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

Asian shares were mixed and oil prices fell about $1.50 a barrel Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to purchase diesel from Russia drew criticism from some lawmakers.

U.S. stock futures gained more than 0.3% after Wall Street finished its record-setting week with gains. This week will bring updates on inflation and retail sales in the U.S. The biggest U.S. banks will report earnings from the most recent quarter.

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