Asian markets mixed, oil steady after Wall Street hits records

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after US stocks set more records, powered by strong profits for major companies. Oil prices held steady after US President Donald Trump said the US would help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday. Iran has rejected the plan, but Trump also said talks with Iran could lead to positive outcomes. READ: trump-iran-talks-very-positive-us-to-guide-ships-through-hormuz The price of a barrel of US benchmark crude fell 21 cents to $101.74 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, edged 5 cents higher to $108.19 a barrel. Much hinges on progress toward ending the war with […]... Keep on reading: Asian markets mixed, oil steady after Wall Street hits records

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