Australia Westpac Leading Index (MoM) declined to -0.1% in February from previous -0.04%

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WTI rises above $95.00 as Iran's attacks on facilities fuel supply fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $95.00 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The WTI price climbs amid intensifying Middle East conflict and severe supply disruptions.