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Japan’s Nikkei 225 Closes 2.9% Lower as Oil Prices Rise

The move followed escalating war-related tensions involving Iran, linking higher energy costs to pressure on Japanese equities.

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  • Nikkei 225: Japan’s main stock index tracking 225 major listed companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
  • Oil prices: The market price of crude oil, a key global energy benchmark that can affect inflation, transport costs, and equity markets.