Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress (opens original article in a new tab)

Asian shares were mixed as U.S. futures fell and oil prices dropped on progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with some markets rising on AI-related gains.

• Asian stocks were mixed with Japan and South Korea higher, while Hong Kong and Australia lower.
• U.S. futures fell as Iran talks made progress, with oil prices dropping 1.4%.
• High-level U.S.-Iran talks concluded, with technical talks planned, though risks of hostilities remain.