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World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St

Global markets showed mixed results Friday as US futures declined. Optimism regarding a US-Iran peace deal weakened following the delay of talks on nuclear negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz. Asian shares retreated during thin holiday trading.

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Markets reacted to the postponement of US-Iran nuclear talks and military strikes in Lebanon.

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  1. World shares mixed and US futures drop after Wall Street tech rally

    Global markets showed mixed results Friday as US futures declined. Optimism regarding a US-Iran peace deal weakened following the delay of talks on nuclear negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz. Asian shares retreated during thin holiday trading.

    What's confirmed:

    • World shares were mixed Friday and U.S. futures declined.
    • Optimism over a U.S.-Iran deal to end their war was dimmed by the postponement of talks on Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Asian shares retreated during thin holiday trading.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Bas van Geffen of RaboResearch stated both sides are trying to show some good faith.
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