Asian shares are mixed and US futures advance, while oil prices retreat

HONG KONG — Asian shares were mixed and oil prices retreated Monday, falling sharply on renewed hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.

Asian shares are mixed and US futures advance, while oil prices retreat

TL;DR

  • Asian shares were mixed.
  • Oil prices retreated sharply.
  • Hopes for diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran contributed to the oil price drop.
  • U.S. futures advanced.
  • U.S. stocks fell Friday, their worst day since June.
  • Investors sold off technology- and artificial intelligence-related stocks.