Asia markets set to open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and oil prices drop

Asia markets set to open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and oil prices drop



The West Texas Intermediate was down 2.39% at $88.94 per barrel as of 7:40 p.m. ET. Brent crude fell over 4% to settle at $94.79 per barrel on Tuesday.



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