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Asia-Pacific Markets Surge Amid U.S. Job Gains, Iran Turmoil

1/12/2026

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Asia-Pacific markets rose on Jan 12, 2026, after Wall Street gains tied to a U.S. job report showing unemployment fell.
Brent fell to $63.05 and WTI to $58.83 per barrel as of 10 a.m. Singapore time on Jan 12, 2026.
Spot gold prices rose more than 1.6% to $4,581.29 per ounce.
Iran protests have reportedly killed more than 500 people.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering intervention options in Iran.

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Story summary

Asia-Pacific markets rose on Jan 12, 2026, after Wall Street gains tied to a U.S. job report showing unemployment fell.
Brent fell to $63.05 and WTI to $58.83 per barrel as of 10 a.m. Singapore time on Jan 12, 2026.
Spot gold prices rose more than 1.6% to $4,581.29 per ounce.
Iran protests have reportedly killed more than 500 people.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering intervention options in Iran.