Asian Markets closed in red

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Markets in the Far East closed with losses on Friday, once again dragged by the Nikkei – was down 3% prior to trim losses - and the renewed strength of the Japanese Yen.

Today’s US Payrolls, the recent increased volatility in both equities and bonds and the likeliness of the markets sliding into bearish ground prompted investors to keep the cautious tone. The Shanghai is down 1.39%, followed by the hang Seng, 1.28% and the Nikkei, 0.21%.