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Asian Stocks Decline as Oil Prices Surge Amid Inflation Concerns
Asian stocks fell on Monday, following a decline in U.S. markets amid inflation concerns spurred by strong job growth. Oil prices surged after the U.S. imposed significant sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, with benchmark crude rising to $78.07 per barrel. Despite China’s better-than-expected export growth, regional markets remained under pressure due to uncertainty surrounding the incoming U.S. administration’s trade policies.
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Market watchers are anticipating a stable unemployment rate of 4.2% in December, with expectations of 155,000 new jobs added. U.S. stock futures are slightly lower following a market closure for former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, while insurance stocks drop amid soaring wildfire damage estimates of up to $150 billion. Delta Air Lines shares surge 7% after beating Q4 profit expectations, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. sees a 1.2% rise in shares following better-than-expected revenue results.
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