As energy from the Gulf and Russia take a hit, American oil and gas firms are the big gainers.
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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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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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