US stocks finished mixed as geopolitics dominated headlines and with conflicting reports about US-Iran talks – Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open

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US stocks were mixed on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment, after Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz. The move pushed oil prices higher at the reopen, while equity and Treasury futures sold off, although these moves pared through the session. Crude ultimately settled firmly higher, albeit off overnight peaks. Focus remains on the outlook for US/Iran talks, with conflicting reports around timing and participation. US media suggested that VP Vance, Witkoff and Kushner could meet with the Iranian delegation as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday, while Iranian reports indicated no decision has yet been made. Furthermore, President…

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