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Defense stocks in key Asian markets jumped, buoyed by expectations that European nations will boost security spending.

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Pemex is exploring new oil export markets in Asia and Europe after the US imposed a 25% tariff on Mexican crude.

South Korea’s consumer inflation for February rose 2% year on year, more than Reuters estimates of a 1.95% increase.