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Brent crude oil prices surpassed $114 per barrel, the highest since May, amid global stock market declines driven by concerns over tech investments. Wall Street faced significant losses, particularly in tech stocks, as investors worried about the profitability of AI-related expenditures. The Nasdaq 100 dropped 2.9%, while the S&P 500 fell 1.2%. Asian markets, especially Japan and South Korea, also experienced declines, with the Nikkei 225 and Kospi indices losing ground. Investors shifted towards safer assets like government bonds, leading to a decrease in bond yields. The Japanese yen appreciated against the dollar, reflecting a cautious market sentiment. Meanwhile, the Chinese CSI 300 index remained in a bear market, and the Bucharest Stock Exchange showed slight declines amid international market turbulence.