{
  "id": 18233606,
  "title": "AirAsia, Capital A shares surge as oil prices plunge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/airasia-capital-a-shares-surge-as-oil-prices-plunge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:28:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/11/1571220/airasia-capital-shares-surge-oil-prices-plunge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Aviation stocks surged on Thursday as oil prices plummeted, raising optimism about reduced fuel costs for airlines. AirAsia Group and Capital A led the gains, with both experiencing double-digit increases. AirAsia's shares climbed by 20.88%, or 9.5 sen, to 55 sen, while Capital A rose by 15.22%, or 3.5 sen, to 26.5 sen. The airline's market capitalization reached RM1.74 billion, and Capital A's stood at RM1.14 billion. The gains followed a sharp drop in global oil prices due to expectations of a potential end to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran following the US midterm elections. Brent crude futures for January delivery dropped by 8.7%, settling at US$94.62 a barrel. Lower oil prices could lead to lower fuel costs for airlines, potentially boosting their operating margins.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Aviation-related stocks surged in early trade on Thursday as a sharp decline in crude oil prices raised hopes of lower fuel costs for airlines.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}