
Asia shares were mixed Friday following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the summer of 2024.
U.S. futures edged higher as the war with Iran entered its seventh day, with Israeli airstrikes pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon. The future for the S&P 500 gained 0.2% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3%.