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Oil prices gain and Asian shares are mixed after a rally on Wall Street
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 experienced a slight decline.
Oil prices have increased, and Asian shares are showing mixed results. This follows a rally on Wall Street that was influenced by changes in oil prices. The impact of a recent joint US-Japan currency intervention is still being considered by regional investors.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 experienced a slight decline. Further details on the situation, including the effects of the currency intervention, are available from KSAT 12, the local ABC affiliate in San Antonio , TX.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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