DevelopingBusiness · South Africa

Oil prices surge, Asian stocks sink as tech extends losses

First reported 2026-10-23 04:47 UTC · Updated 2026-10-23 05:45 UTC · 2 independent sources

Asian markets tumble as investors dump tech stocks over AI profitability fears, while fresh Middle East tensions push oil towards $115 a barrel.

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  1. 2026-10-23 04:47 UTCIraqi News via AFP · iraqinews.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-23 05:45 UTCIOL · iol.co.za ↗

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