Stocks dip and oil climbs as Trump ramps up Iran threats

Stocks fell in Asia on Friday, the dollar headed for its largest weekly gain in four months and oil prices were rising as a U.S. military build up in the Middle East and a rout in private equity stocks sent ripples of nerves across markets.

Feb 20, 2026 - 07:00
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Stocks dip and oil climbs as Trump ramps up Iran threats
Stocks fell in Asia on Friday, the dollar headed for its largest weekly gain in four months and oil prices were rising as a U.S. military build up in the Middle East and a rout in private equity stocks sent ripples of nerves across markets.

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