Asian Markets Mostly Lower as Oil Prices Dip Further

Tokyo stocks opened 0.40 per cent higher on Monday, despite official data showing Japan's economy contracted last quarter. The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 81.90 points to 20,601.35. In currency markets, the dollar was quoted at 124.39 yen, up modestly from 124.32 yen in New York late Friday. The euro slid to $1.1096 and 138.01 yen from $1.1112 and 138.14 yen. Shortly before the opening bell, official data sh...