The Australian share market is expected to fall, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a negative start to the week. That comes despite the Dow Jones hitting new records to end the trading week.The price of Brent Crude oil has fallen under $US100 a barrel with hopes of a lasting US-Iran peace deal.Get real-time market updates and news from our finance reporters in our business blog.Disclaimer: This blog is not intended as investment advice.PinnedMon 25 May 2026 at 8:39amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:39amMarket SnapshotBy Jason DaseyASX 200 futures: -0.7% to 8,627 pointsAustralian dollar: +0.4% at 71.53 US centsWall Street: Dow Jones (+0.6%), S&P 500 (+0.4%), Nasdaq (0.2%)Europe: FTSE (+0.2%)Asia: Nikkei (+2.7%), KOSPI (+1.6%), Hang Seng (+0.3%)Spot gold: +0.1% to $US4,557/ounce Brent crude: -4.63% to $US98.72/barrel Iron ore: flat to $US108.17/tonneBitcoin: -0.2% to $US76,756Prices current around 8:39am AESTLive updates on the major ASX indices:Collapse all postsFilter PostsAll8Key Events2Market snapshot3Energy1Key EventMon 25 May 2026 at 8:48amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:48amBrent crude oil is under US$100 a barrelBy Jason DaseyWe're all hopeful of a lasting peace deal between the US and Iran.The price of Brent crude oil is dropping sharply as markets anticipate the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Around 20% of the world's oil passes through the narrow waterway off Iran.Brent crude has fallen by more than 4.5% today to $US98.86 a barrel.Key EventMon 25 May 2026 at 8:40amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:40amFormer Fortescue boss Elizabeth Gaines to leave companyBy Stephanie ChalmersFormer Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines will leave the miner after more than 13 years, it has been announced this morning.She has resigned from her role as executive director, effective June 30.Ms Gaines joined the board as a non-executive director in 2013, and later moved into executive roles, serving as chief financial officer, and then CEO from 2018 to 2022.In an ASX statement this morning, the company described Ms Gaines as "a driving force behind the global transition to green energy".Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands, and UN official, Sigrid Kaag will join the Fortescue board as a non-executive director.Mon 25 May 2026 at 8:27amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:27amASX futures are definitely downBy Jason DaseyMixed messages. Is ASX 200 Futures up or down