Asian shares rebound as oil prices retreat on Trump remarks

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2026-03-10

Beijing (dpa-AFX) - Asian stocks rallied on Tuesday as concerns over the US-Iran conflict eased following comments by US President Donald Trump that the war was "very complete." Trump's remarks, coupled with reports suggesting Washington may soften sanctions on Russian energy, injected a burst of optimism, sending bond prices tumbling and crude oil prices plunging by nearly 10% at the start of Asian trading. Oil prices recouped some losses later......

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