Asian shares are mixed and US futures slip as Brent hovers above $100 a barrel

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ELAINE KURTENBACHMarch 17, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Asian shares showed mixed performance on Tuesday, while U.S. futures experienced a slight dip. This follows a day where the U.S. stock market saw its strongest gains since the war in Iran began, spurred by a temporary decrease in oil prices. Brent crude oil prices are hovering above $100 a barrel. The market activity was observed in locations like Tokyo, where stock price monitors displayed indexes such as the Nikkei, and New York, at the New York Stock Exchange. The fluctuations come after a brief respite in crude oil prices.

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brent crude 90% asian shares 80% us futures 70% stock market 70% oil prices 60% nikkei index 50% new york stock exchange 40%

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Tokyo

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