Asia stocks rise, oil up on Gulf uncertainty

Asia stocks rise, oil up on Gulf uncertainty

Asian shares rose Monday after a soft U.S. jobs report reduced near-term rate hike risks, though oil prices crept higher amid stalled Gulf peace talks. Iran said a deal with Oman on shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was near but reiterated the waterway would only reopen if U.S. conditions were met.

Source: Reuters

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