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 and as the price of Brent Crude oil drops under $US100 a barrel. Follow our live business blog.

The Australian sharemarket closed in the green while oil prices fell, amid rising hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict.

The Australian sharemarket has climbed at the open while oil prices have tumbled on rising hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict.