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Shares rally, oil retreats as Trump extends Iran ultimatum

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, March 24 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rallied, oil prices nursed losses and the dollar wobbled on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed the bombing of Iran's power grid, allaying fear of a deeper energy shock. Markets were taken on a rollercoaster... Read More.

US crude oil futures rise over $1 in early Asia trade

March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose more than $1 in early Asia trade on Tuesday as markets assessed the supply outlook after Iran denied holding talks with the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump's earlier claim that discussions were under way. U.S. West... Read More.

Oil slides, stocks climb on Trump’s Iran reprieve

(Refiles to adjust headline tag) By Karen Brettell and Dhara Ranasinghe NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - Global stocks rebounded from a four-month low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would order the military to postpone any strikes against Iranian power plants and... Read More.