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Oil prices rise on concerns about US-Iran tensions

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up on Thursday morning as investors worried about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, on fears that any attacks on Tehran or shipping could lead to supply disruptions. Brent crude oil... Read More.

Trading Day: Payrolls surprise, another yen rise

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Wall Street wobbled and Treasury yields rose on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, while Japan's yen extended its strong post-election rally for a third day. In my column today, I look at U.S. workers'... Read More.

Asia stocks rise as Nikkei sets fresh record, dollar drops

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Asian stocks advanced for a second day in early trading on Tuesday, led by an extended rally in Tokyo's benchmark after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decisive election victory over the weekend. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific... Read More.