Asian Currencies Mostly Strengthen Amid U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Extension

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Market Volatility Likely to Pick Up During U.S.-Iran Negotiations Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran TOKYO -- Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as markets waited to see if the United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war. Lower oil prices help bring down costs for all kinds of businesses. President Donald Trump said he was extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran.