Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

TOKYO – Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as markets waited to see if the United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war.

The price of Brent crude edged 1 cent higher to $98.51 a barrel. U.S. benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel.

Lower oil prices help bring down costs for all kinds of businesses. President Donald Trump said he was extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran. The U.S. military was keeping its blockade of Iranian ports

Japan’s Nikkei 225…