Brent Crude Oil Prices Drop 2.09% Amid Trump Iran Attack Delay

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Asia-Pacific markets saw gains as oil prices eased somewhat. Brent crude futures for July delivery fell 2.09% to $109.76 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures for June decreased by 0.75% to $107.84 per barrel. Japan's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in Q1, surpassing analysts' expectations of 1.7%. The Nikkei 225 index was marginally lower, while the Topix gained 0.61%, highlighting mixed investor sentiment amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.