Iran-Israel conflict leads to mixed shares

People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Friday, June 20, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) MANILA, Philippines — Crude oil prices edged lower and Asian shares were mixed Friday as investors awaited more clarity on whether or not the U.S. will join Israel's war against Iran. U.S. futures edged lower after Wall Street was closed on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday. U.S. benchmark crude oil lost 24 cents to US$73.64 per barrel, while Brent crude, the international standard, was down 18 cents at $76.56 per barrel. Oil prices have…