Emerging-market stocks and currencies rose as oil prices declined on signs that the US and Iran were nearing a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters on the progress of a deal with Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has been quietly ferrying oil and gas shipments out of the Persian Gulf using its own fleet, apparently circumventing both the Iranian navy and US warships to reach energy-starved customers.

Australia’s requirement for liquefied natural gas producers to reserve a fifth of exports for local use is set to apply to all projects and existing contracts, intensifying pressure on them to secure more supply.

SoftBank Group Corp. plans to raise ¥260 billion ($1.6 billion) through another sale of subordinated bonds aimed mainly at individual investors, about two months after a similar retail offering.

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Here are the major earnings before the open Monday