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Asian Stocks Set to Fall as Oil Surges Past $100: Markets Wrap

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Asian stocks are expected to decline following a selloff on Wall Street. Oil prices rose above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months. The increase is linked to concerns that the ongoing Middle East conflict could reignite inflation. This scenario suggests potential market volatility and economic uncertainty.

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Oil surged above $100/barrel for first time in two months.

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Oil surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months.

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Asian stocks are set to fall after a sharp Wall Street selloff.

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  • Oil surged above $100/barrel for first time in two months.
  • Asian stocks set to fall following Wall Street selloff.

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Stocks in Asia were poised for declines after a sharp Wall Street selloff, while oil surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months as an escalating Middle East conflict stoked fears of renewed inflation.

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Asian stocks are set to fall after a sharp Wall Street selloff.

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An escalating Middle East conflict stoked fears of renewed inflation.

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Oil surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months.

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Wall Street experienced a sharp selloff.

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