Asian stock markets move between gains and losses as traders weigh signals from Wall Street alongside concerns about the Middle East and oil prices. Several outlets describe a backdrop of weakness or cooling in parts of the market, while others report a rebound led by risk appetite after US equities rose from recent highs.

Oil prices show the main area of divergence in tone: some reports say oil firms on uncertainty and heightened attention to regional developments, while others note oil pare gains or holds recent losses. US-Iran talks are a key driver across coverage. One outlet reports Iran cites progress in negotiations, supporting a more constructive mood, while other accounts emphasize worries that any impasse could worsen tensions.

Tech and AI-related stocks also shape sentiment. Some sources point to investors booking profits after an AI-driven run, turning more defensive, while others mention a respite after recent selling in beaten tech stocks. Overall, outlets frame the market moves as reactive to shifting expectations over geopolitics, energy prices and the durability of the AI-led rally ahead of the weekend.