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economicAug 10, 2026

Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street, while oil prices climb

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BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street, ending last week with gains. Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were little changed.

Source: ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP Business Writer — Read the full report

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  • ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP Business WriterBy ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP Business Writer

    BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street, ending last week with gains. Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were little changed. In Tokyo, the benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2% t…

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