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World shares mostly gain and oil prices slip as the US raises pressure on Iran - AP News

Published by Associated Press By Elaine Kurtenbach · 25 August 2026 at 12:14
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World shares mostly gain and oil prices slip as the US raises pressure on Iran - AP News
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Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week. U.S. futures climbed, while oil prices fell after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh sancti…

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