Asia-Pacific markets closed lower as oil prices rose
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 shed 548.27 points, or 0.9%, to 70,035.71
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index dipped 150.06 points, or 0.6%, to 24,130.50.
In other markets;
Markets in Shanghai remained closed for the Golden Week holiday.
In Korea, the Kospi declined 137.49 points, or 2%, to 6,303.90.
In Taiwan, the Taiex let go of 16.18 points, or 0.03%, to 49,806.37.
In Singapore, the Straits Times index fell 93.1 points, or 1.6%, to 5,608.44.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 inched down 16.08 points, or 0.1% to 13,684.04.
In Australia, the ASX 200 gave back eight points, or 0.1%, to 8,727.68
