News Summary

• Japan's Nikkei share average saw little direction on Monday.
• Oil prices dropped significantly after the US suspended attacks on Iran.
• Investors avoided aggressive bets ahead of key corporate earnings reports this week.
• Major US cloud companies' earnings will be closely watched for capital spending plans.
• Japanese chipmakers Advantest and Kioxia are also set to report earnings soon.
• Who did India’s ethanol boom actually benefit?
• From gym shelves to kitchens, India's whey protein boom hits price pinch.