Asian markets trade mixed as investors weigh developments around US-Iran talks, oil price movements and recent swings in Wall Street and technology stocks. One set of reports highlights a rebound in parts of Asia after selling in technology shares eases, with markets rising alongside modest gains in the US. Other outlets describe broader caution, with investors booking profits after a pause in an AI-driven rally and shifting to a more defensive stance ahead of the weekend.

Oil prices remain a key factor. Reports cite concerns about Middle East tensions and uncertainty over the Iran war, alongside market signals such as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. In some coverage, oil prices edge up or hold gains on talk-related optimism or regional concerns; in other reports, oil prices pare gains as uncertainty cools.

Overall, the region’s direction varies by market and sector: tech stocks and AI-linked names see both relief bounces and profit-taking, while sentiment is also affected by Wall Street’s recent performance and lingering risk about the geopolitical outlook.