Asian markets fell about 0.9% while oil prices stabilized near US$104.72 as investors grew cautious ahead of the US midterm elections.
Asian stocks retreat ahead of US midterms, oil steadies
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Asian stocks fell 0.9% on Tuesday, led by a 3.8% drop in Korean shares, as investors awaited U.S. midterm voting and Treasury announcements; oil prices steadied after a previous decline.
- MSCI Asia-Pacific index down 0.9%, Korean shares fell 3.8%
- U.S. 10‑year Treasury yield rose to 4.913%
- Apple shares dropped 2.8% after forecasting lower margins
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