Asian shares today: Market mixed after Trump 'sanctioned Venezuela oil tankers'; oil prices jump over 1%

Asian shares traded mixed as technology stocks offered support, while oil prices surged over 1% following a US blockade order on Venezuelan oil tankers. Japan's Nikkei slipped amid weak machinery orders, while Chinese and South Korean markets saw modest gains. US stock futures edged lower after Wall Street closed mixed.

Dec 17, 2025 - 14:30
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Asian shares today: Market mixed after Trump 'sanctioned Venezuela oil tankers'; oil prices jump over 1%
Asian shares traded mixed as technology stocks offered support, while oil prices surged over 1% following a US blockade order on Venezuelan oil tankers. Japan's Nikkei slipped amid weak machinery orders, while Chinese and South Korean markets saw modest gains. US stock futures edged lower after Wall Street closed mixed.

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