Asian shares mostly gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Monday and oil prices plunged after U. S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 3. 1% in morning trading to 65,321. 56. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0. 4% to 8,692. 70. The Shanghai Composite edged up 0. 4% to 4,127. 53. Trading was closed in South Korea and Hong Kong for holidays marking Buddha's birthday. Trading will be closed in the U. S. on Monday for Memorial Day. Trump a...
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