Asian stock markets mostly declined as concerns over the Middle East peace process led to a rise in oil prices and bond yields, increasing the likelihood of higher U.S. interest rates.
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U.S. stock futures declined early Wednesday following U.S. "self-defense strikes" against Iran, in retaliation for a downed helicopter. Asian markets also opened lower.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have entered into a new phase of military cooperation by signing a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, declaring that an attack…