Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher as a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire keeps investors on edge

Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher as a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire keeps investors on edge



The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.



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