Asian shares retreat as oil prices continue to rise

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2026-03-13

Beijing (dpa-AFX) - Asian stocks declined on Friday as rising crude oil prices linked to geopolitical tensions rattled investors. Brent crude prices rose more than 1% toward $102 a barrel in Asian trade as concerns over supply disruptions overshadowed news of a record release of emergency reserves by members of the International Energy Agency. Additionally, the Trump administration has issued its second authorization for buyers to take Russian o......

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