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  "id": 15995009,
  "title": "Asian markets dip as investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/asian-markets-dip-as-investors-weigh-tech-earnings-gulf-tensions-15995009",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T02:15:48.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/asian-markets-dip-investors-weigh-tech-earnings-gulf-tensions-6481076"
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  "account": "Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, October 22, as investors grappled with a mix of positive tech earnings and geopolitical concerns, particularly in the Gulf region. The MSCI's Asia-Pacific index, which tracks non-Japanese stocks, fell 0.2%, marking a fourth consecutive weekly decline. Japan's Nikkei dropped 0.4%, while South Korean shares also slipped more than 1%. US stock futures, represented by the S&P 500 e-minis, were down 0.4%, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,765.8.\n\nThe Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, bucked the trend by closing higher on strong earnings from major companies, including SpaceX, Meta, and Super Micro. However, Meta's decision to issue non-voting Class C common stock sparked renewed questions about AI spending. Analysts noted that investors are still processing this morning's earnings results and dealing with uncertainty stemming from the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision, geopolitical tensions, and US midterm elections scheduled for November 3.\n\nRisk sentiment appeared subdued, with the 10-year Treasury yield edging down 4.2 basis points to 5.1065%, and the 30-year yield hitting a one-week low of 5.3968%. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices rose 1.1% to $110.03 a barrel, nearing a five-month high. The US ordered diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia following Houthi strikes, and the New York Times reported plans for potential US and Israeli military actions against Iran after the midterm elections.\n\nIn currency markets, the dollar index fell to 102.2, while the euro remained steady at $1.1231, and the yen held steady at 158.125. The Korean won was relatively unchanged at 1,325.9, after the Bank of Korea decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.00%. Gold and major cryptocurrencies also experienced slight declines, with Bitcoin down 0.4% to $84,284.05 and Ether off 0.6% to $2,476.34.",
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        "title": "Asian markets dip as investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions",
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        "title": "Asian markets dip as investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions",
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        "title": "Asian markets dip as investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/asian-markets-dip-as-investors-weigh-tech-earnings-gulf-tensions-15997210",
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        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Asian markets slide as U.S. futures retreat and Gulf tensions weigh on sentiment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/asian-markets-slide-as-u-s-futures-retreat-and-gulf-tensions-weigh-on",
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