India, July 15 -- Concerns on energy supply in view of the escalating tensions in the Middle East on Wednesday. Asian shares finished mostly up, while European shares are trading broadly down.
Oil prices traded higher for a third consecutive session. Brent crude futures traded half a percent higher above $85 a barrel.
Gold prices fell toward $4,000 an ounce. Spot gold dipped 0.6 percent to $4,028.40 an ounce.
Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open mostly up.
As of 7.50 am ET, the Dow futures were declining 1.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were gaining 8.00 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were up 127.00 points.
The U.S. major averages finished positive on Wednesday. The Nasdaq ended up 233.83 point...