Summary: Oil prices rose after Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, escalating fears of war between Israel and Iran. Despite hopes for containment, Trump’s comments and the deployment of additional US military capabilities to the Middle East kept investors on edge. Meanwhile, stocks mostly rose in Asian trade, following a positive lead from Wall Street.

Link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/oil-prices-jump-trump-warning-asia-stocks-extend-gains-5186316