Markets in Japan staggered into the weekend, though much of Asia region reported gains.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell another 214.68 points, or 0.3%, to 62,693.16
Markets in Hong Kong recovered 158.69 points, or 0.7%, to 23,093.37.
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Markets in Taiwan were closed for holiday.
In Shanghai, the CSI regained 69.03 points, or 1.7%, to 4,105.33
In Singapore, the Straits Times index poked ahead 7.02 points, or 0.1%, to 5,422.16.
In Korea, the Kospi index advanced 16.53 points, or 0.3%, to 5,550.30.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 slumped 12.91 points, or 0.1% to 13,733.93
In Australia, the ASX 200 inched higher 1.98 points, or 0.02%, to 8,795.23
