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Stocks in Asia Poised to Edge Down, Yen in Focus: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets Monday 07 September 2026, 22:08 UTC By Toby Alder 1 min read
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Asian stocks were set to edge lower as tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, adding to inflation concerns and keeping investors wary of the prospect of further monetary tightening. The yen held gains near its highest level since February.

Asian stocks were set to edge lower as tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, adding to inflation concerns and keeping investors wary of the prospect of further monetary tightening. The yen held gains near its highest level since February.
Asia (LOCATION) Edge Down (PERSON) Yen (PERSON) Focus: Markets Wrap Asian (ORG) the Middle East (LOCATION)
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