Stock futures were little changed early Tuesday as investors weighed signs of progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz against lingering
doubts that the U.S. and Iran can reach a broader resolution to the conflict.
Markets in Japan were shuttered for memorials.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng backpedaled 284.67 points, or 1.1%, to 25,682.82.
In other markets;
In Shanghai, the CSI index slid 38.24 points, or 0.8%, to 4,663.79.
In Korea, the Kospi index gained 45.87 points, or 0.7%, to 6,345.53
In Taiwan, the Taiex index rallied 191.96 points, or 0.4%, to 45,120.72.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 fell 27.58 points, or 0.2%, to 13,860.66.
In Australia, the ASX recovered 17.94 points, or 0.2%, to 9,250.57.