Asian Shares Cautious Ahead of Earnings; Oil Prices Slip
Asian share markets opened cautiously amid concerns over high tech valuations as earnings season approaches. Oil prices fell after strikes in the Gulf affected shipping and airports. Confusion surrounded President Trump's energy ceasefire announcement between Ukraine and Russia, which both sides denied. Brent crude dropped 1.1% to $103.50 a barrel, while US crude fell 1.2% to $90.73. South Korean stocks declined 1.1%, with mixed futures in US and European markets.
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