Asian equity-index futures saw gains following positive Wall Street performance driven by cooling US inflation data, bolstering expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The dollar weakened, and Treasury yields declined. Geopolitical tensions and potential tariff increases introduced some market uncertainty, while optimism grew regarding corporate investment due to anticipated deregulation and tax cuts.
Oil prices turn lower as investors assess outlook for US-Iran peace talks
Brent crude futures were down 21 cents, or 0.2%, at $98.27 a barrel at 0039 GMT, after touching $99.38 earlier in the session. West Texas