(Bloomberg) -- Crude oil climbed as traders remained wary about the prospects for a Middle East deal, tempering the mood in the run-up to crucial US inflation data. Technology shares led gains in Asian equities.

(Bloomberg) -- Oil extended its gains in early Monday trading as Iran rejected talks with the US and a deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz remained elusive. Asian stocks…

(Bloomberg) -- Oil extended its gains in early Monday trading as Iran rejected talks with the US and a deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz remained elusive.