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Asian Markets Split: Chip Selloff Weighs, HK Tech Bounces and Oil Jumps 5%
Asian equity markets showed diverging performance on Tuesday as a broad selloff in the semiconductor sector dragged down regional indices, while Hong Kong technology stocks bucked the trend and oil markets saw sharp price gains.
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The Iran war is over – but the oil market is still in chaos
The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is formally over, but oil prices are refusing to rise. Analysts warn that no one really understands what is driving the market right now.
UK house prices rise 0.2% in June — but Q2 ended with a quarterly decline of 0.4%
Halifax data shows that British house prices rose modestly in June to an average of £299,330, but the overall picture is subdued: Q2 2026 ended with a quarterly decline of 0.4%, and annual growth remains a weak 0.6%. Interest rate cuts are providing a slight tailwind, but affordability pressures remain firmly in place.
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