Asian Shares Extend Gains On U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes

Asian stocks ended higher on Friday, extending gains from the previous session on rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict.With Iran reviewing the latest proposal from the U.S. and Pakistan acting as the mediator, investors are hopeful that the tree-month war may end soon.The dollar was firm around a six-week high and spot gold dipped toward $4.500 an ounce amid fears t…