[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin higher following the record levels on Wall St, with regional indices shrugging off the geopolitical escalation following a US strike on Qeshm Island and with Iran targeting US bases in neighbouring countries
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Asia-Pac stocks begin higher following the record levels on Wall St, with regional indices shrugging off the geopolitical escalation following a US strike on Qeshm Island and with Iran targeting US bases in neighbouring countries.
- Newsquawk Daily European Opening News - 23rd October 2026
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks are mostly lower following the tech rout and flight-to quality stateside
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil prices hold onto gains after rallying amid geopolitical concerns with reports noting US and Israeli military are drawing up plans to resume strikes on Iran
- Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 23rd October 2026
- CRUDE WRAP: WTI (Z6) SETTLES USD 2.32 HIGHER AT 99.47/BBL; BRENT (Z6) SETTLES USD 4.35 HIGHER AT USD 113.17/BBL
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