Coverage dated August 25, 2026

World shares mostly gain and oil prices slip as the US raises pressure on Iran

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Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week. U.S. futures climbed, while oil prices fell after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh…

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Asian shares are mixed and oil prices hold steady as the US raises pressure on Iran (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Asian shares mostly gain and oil prices hold steady as the US raises pressure on Iran (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week. Regional benchmarks traded in a narrow range and U.S. futures were nearly unchanged. Oil prices fell after U.S.…

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    World shares mostly gain and oil prices slip as the US raises pressure on Iran (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week. U.S. futures climbed, while oil prices fell after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh…

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