The Morning Catch-Up: ASX set to fall as oil surge and stalled talks weigh on global markets

The ASX is set for a weaker open on Wednesday, with futures down 51 points (-0.57%) at 9:45 am AEST, as rising oil prices and fading hopes of near-term progress in US–Iran talks push markets back into a more cautious stance. The softer lead follows a subdued local session on Tuesday, when the...