Asian shares are mixed and oil gains more than $1 as Iran talks remain in flux
Shares were mixed in Asia and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index hit a fresh record Monday after U. S. stocks ended last week with new highs. The price of oil gained more than $1 as talks on ending the war with Iran hit more snags. The White House canceled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for more negotiations and U. S. President Donald Trump cited a lack of progress. “If they want, we can talk but we’re not sending people,” Trump told Fox News on Sunday. He said earlier on social media: “All to...
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