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Asian stock markets dip as geopolitical risks weigh on investors
Asian stock markets eased slightly on Friday after a week of strong gains driven by chipmakers and artificial intelligence-linked stocks, while oil prices surged following renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran. MSCI's broadest index of Asian shares outside Japan fell 0.8%, though the regional benchmark still remained near record highs after a sharp rally earlier in the week.
Asian stock markets eased slightly on Friday after a week of strong gains driven by chipmakers and artificial intelligence-linked stocks, while oil prices surged following renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran. MSCI's broadest index of Asian shares outside Japan fell 0.8%, though the regional benchmark still remained near record highs after a sharp rally earlier in the week.