https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-and-us-futures-advance-while-oil-prices-retreatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-and-us-futures-advance-while-oil-prices-retreathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-and-us-futures-advance-while-oil-prices-retreat#u175894Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:17:08 +0000US futures are advancing and oil prices are falling sharply as hopes grow for diplomatic progress between the US and Iran. Asian shares show mixed results, with some markets rising on tech gains ahead of Apple earnings while others remain cautious. The Dow Jones recently soared 1,500 points as Brent oil dropped below $95 per barrel, supported by a Democratic win in US midterm elections and potential Iran peace deals. However, some US stock gains have stalled due to instability in the AI and tech sectors.Why it mattersMarket volatility is driven by a combination of US political shifts and geopo