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Asian shares mostly rise as oil prices fall and hope grows for AI

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in early Wednesday trading, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz , which remains largely shut down because of the war…

  • Asian stock markets mostly rise on Wednesday
  • Oil prices fall, benefiting oil-importing nations
  • AI optimism contributes to regional investor confidence

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