Oil prices sink nearly 7% and world shares gain as Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars in Shanghai debut
馃摪 source: abc_business 路 馃捈 business
oil prices plunged nearly 7% today, while stocks in europe and asia climbed. the drop came after the u.s. and iran paused their attacks, with work resuming on possible negotiations to end the war. in china, chipmaker cxmt soared on its shanghai debut, adding to the upbeat mood in global markets.
the nearly 7% decline in oil marks a sharp reversal, driven by hopes of de-escalation in the middle east. cxmt's strong debut reflects continued investor appetite for chinese semiconductor firms despite geopolitical tensions.
why it matters: oil supply disruption risk eases as us-iran pause attacks, while chinese chipmaker gains highlight sector resilience amid trade war uncertainty.
source: abc_business
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