💨 Abstract
On Wednesday, Asian shares showed mixed results with technology shares boosting some markets. Oil prices rose over 1% after President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela. futures dipped slightly. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 0.3%, while Chinese and South Korean markets saw gains. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.2%.
Courtesy: WTOP Staff
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