Asian markets slip, oil rises on Russia sanctions; Tokyo leads losses

ilsole24ore.com (Italian) —

Asian stock markets broadly declined, while oil prices rose on geopolitical risks, as investors awaited key corporate earnings. The euro recovered some losses from the previous session. Tokyo's Nikkei index fell 0.41% to 64,653.11, dragged down by semiconductor stocks amid AI valuation concerns. Oil prices climbed as markets assessed a US executive order suspending some sanctions on Russian energy. Quarterly results from SpaceX and Netflix are due today. AI giants Meta and Tesla report later this week, with investors seeking evidence of consumer and economic resilience. The yen traded little changed at 158.50 against the dollar and 177.80 against the euro.


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