Asian markets wavered Tuesday, with tech stocks leading losses as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential US-Iran deal.South Korea's Kospi slid by more than 3.0 percent, as tech stocks lost ground tracking an overnight slump on Wall Street.But it was the energy markets that drew attention after US President Donald Trump signalled "serious negotiations" with Tehran and called off planned strikes, boosting optimism that tensions could reduce.

Asian stocks are mostly lower and oil prices have jumped after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” as talks over a permanent end to the war stall.

Oil prices have fallen and Asian stock markets have risen. President Donald Trump has paused military strikes, sparking hopes for a deal to end the conflict. This development…

Asian markets wavered Tuesday, with tech stocks leading losses as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential US-Iran deal.South Korea's Kospi slid…

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk.Energy markets held centre stage…

As investors watched possible US-Iran talks, one analyst said markets were showing "relief that tensions haven’t escalated".