Asia shares fall, oil set for weekly gains on Mideast risks
- Posted on October 4, 2024
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Asia shares fall, oil set for weekly gains on Mideast risks
Asian stocks fell on Friday due to rising tensions in the Middle East, while oil prices saw their biggest weekly gain in over a year. U.S. President Biden said the U.S. is discussing strikes on Iran's oil facilities. Markets are also anticipating the release of a key U.S. jobs report later today.
