Australian shares are set for an opening loss; Dow slips; Eight of 11 S&P 500 sectors lower; oil rises toward $US89 as US/Iran tensions persist. Follow live.

The Australian sharemarket trod water on Monday, with energy stocks following oil prices higher and tech firms losing more ground.

Australian shares are set for an opening loss; Dow slips; Eight of 11 S&P 500 sectors lower; oil rises toward $US89 as US/Iran tensions persist. Follow live.