Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday as traders took profits following Monday's surge to a one-month high. The earlier price rally was fuelled by fears of an escalating conflict in the Middle East. The market's response comes as fighting in the region intensifies. Iran-backed
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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.

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