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Monday morning market report: Oil surges, dollar firms as Middle East conflict enters 11th week

The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital maritime chokepoint and serves as the primary artery linking the Persian Gulf to international energy markets. With approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipments transiting this waterway, it is the backbone of energy security for Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Japan PM Takaichi’s party likely to increase seats in lower house

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Japan election

Japan PM Takaichi’s party likely to increase seats in lower house

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to increase its number of parliamentary seats and gain a majority in the lower house, a preliminary survey by the Nikkei newspaper showed on Thursday (29 January).

Nikkei rises on tariff relief for tech stocks, South Korea and Taiwan also gain

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Markets

Nikkei rises on tariff relief for tech stocks, South Korea and Taiwan also gain

Stock markets in Asia saw a boost on Monday, driven by optimism over tariff exemptions granted to electronics. This relief sparked gains in tech stocks, while investors in South Korea and Taiwan turned their focus to trade issues and semiconductor developments.

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