Shares in Asia-Pacific slipped in Thursday morning trade after oil prices jumped around 5% on Wednesday.
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Asia-Pacific markets slip after oil prices jump again
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European autos stocks fall 2% as Trump’s 50% steel tariffs inflate EU trade tensions
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Opposition party leader Lee Jae Myung leads in polls as South Korea votes for new president
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CNBC Daily Open: It’s a dicey matter to play ‘chicken’ in markets
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at U.S. Steel Corporation – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, U.S., on May 30, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters When threatened, birds puff up their feathers to appear larger than they actually are, and squawk to signal aggression. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would no […]
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