Asian markets mixed, Tokyo extends gains on weak yen

Asian markets mixed, Tokyo extends gains on weak yen

Asian markets were mixed Friday as eurozone and US fiscal woes continued to dent confidence, but Tokyo posted strong gains for a second straight session as the yen weakened further.
Asia markets plunge amid recession fears

Asia markets plunge amid recession fears

Asian stock markets plummeted on Friday following carnage in the US and European markets amid fears the world was heading towards another financial crisis.
Gold extends record run higher, oil rises

Gold extends record run higher, oil rises

Gold prices nailed fresh record highs, silver struck an all-time peak and crude oil futures climbed as the dollar faltered during a shortened trading week for commodity investors.
Dollar gains on euro after mixed US jobs data

Dollar gains on euro after mixed US jobs data

The dollar rose on Friday following another surprise drop in the US unemployment rate and the euro remained weak after the European Central Bank dampened expectations of an eurozone interest rate hike.