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economicAug 18, 2026

Nikkei slides as Middle East stalemate fuels oil, inflation concerns

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Nikkei slides as Middle East stalemate fuels oil, inflation concerns

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  • currentsapi-backfill(Mixed)By The Business Times

    Nikkei slides as Middle East stalemate fuels oil, inflation concerns Shipping stocks benefited from expectations for higher freight rates due to the Iran war - The Nikkei dropped 1.1 per cent to 68,460.56 by late Tuesday morning. PHOTO: REUTERS [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share averag…

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