Asian stocks declined as AI shares pulled back and Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment. South Korean shares saw a significant drop, impacting the broader MSCI Asia Pacific Index. Meanwhile, oil prices steadied, and gold held its gains as traders awaited key US jobs data.

Asian markets dipped from record highs as peace talks with Iran faltered. Oil prices remained elevated amid geopolitical tensions. US stock futures also saw a slight decline.…

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia were set to edge lower on Friday as investors grappled with a pullback in artificial-intelligence shares and hopes of a diplomatic resolution to…