Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact - Reuters
Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact Reuters
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"Geopolitical risk can flare up again very quickly, so any early gains we see this morning across Asia-Pacific region share markets may not last."
— Paco Chow , Executive
"The market continues to trade on headlines, and we're likely to see further volatility ahead."
— Henry Russell , Academic
"The impact of the conflict on energy markets would be a 'bump on the road' and a 'small price' to pay for U.S. military goals."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"The world was potentially in a long period of flux as the hostilities tested economic resilience."
— Kristalina Georgieva , Executive
Key People
Chris Wright is the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Henry Russell is an economist for ANZ based in London.
Managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
Paco Chow is a dealing manager at Moomoo Australia and New Zealand.
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Asian shares rallied, with South Korea's KOSPI leading the surge, as U.S. Treasuries declined, indicating a recovery in risk appetite amid easing war concerns.
Asian markets rebounded, with South Korea's KOSPI leading the gains, as U.S. Treasuries declined, reflecting a tentative recovery in risk appetite amid easing Middle East tensions.
Asian shares rallied, with South Korea's KOSPI leading the surge, as U.S. Treasuries declined, indicating a recovery in risk appetite amid easing war concerns.
Asian shares rallied, with South Korea's KOSPI leading the surge, as U.S. Treasuries declined, reflecting a recovery in risk appetite amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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