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Published in TZ Latest News 24 November, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Asia stocks stumble on geopolitical tensions, oil retreats

Asian stocks were on edge on Wednesday with most markets stumbling as geopolitical tensions flared after Turkey downed a Russian fighter jet, while crude oil prices eased from two-week highs. Japan’s Nikkei (.N225) shed 0.5 percent. Adding to investor nervousness that followed the attacks on Paris earlier this month, Turkey shot down a Russian aircraft near the Syrian border on Tuesday, saying the jet had violated its air space.