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Asian markets slide as strikes on energy infrastructure send oil prices surging

Asian stock benchmarks declined on early Thursday as Iran struck major energy facilities in the Middle East, sending oil prices above $110 per barrel.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index sank 2.7% in early trading, while South Korea’s Kospi lost 2.6%. Hong Kong’s Hang Sang index dropped 1.4%, and Taiwan’s Taiex was down 1.4%.


"He's missed 7 meetings and hasn't appeared anywhere in person for a little while, not at a press conference or such like. There is also someone close to him who was prolific on social media but has been quiet since this all started."


So potentially this war is now run by AI Netanyahu and a demented Trump. The puppet masters are going to have to come out from behind the curtain some time.