In international market news, Asian shares have shown a mixed performance, with some markets experiencing gains. Specifically, markets in Japan and South Korea have seen higher trading. US futures, on the other hand, are currently trading lower.

This development comes as there is fresh optimism regarding progress in negotiations between the US and Iran. Further details on these market trends and the ongoing US-Iran talks are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including specific numbers on market performance, such as the jump in Tokyo's Nikkei 225.