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BUSINESSAug 19 · 03:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press

Shares fall in Asia, with Kospi down 5.2%, while oil prices jump

Asian shares declined on Wednesday, led by South Korea’s Kospi which dropped 5.2%, while tech stocks continued to fall. Broader market jitters were fueled by concerns over high valuations in AI-related sectors and rising oil prices. Brent crude surged 0.9% to $91.83 per barrel, contributing to worries about inflation and bond yields.

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