Stocks Fall, Oil Climbs with Geopolitics in Focus: Markets Wrap

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Asian equities are expected to open lower due to a pullback in US stocks, while oil prices have reached their highest level since August, driven by heightened geopolitical concerns.

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Asian equities were set to open lower Friday after a pullback in US stocks, as heightened geopolitical concerns weighed on sentiment. Oil hit the highest since August.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 20, 2026.
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