Doubts about the pace of economic recovery hit Asian markets on Thursday, with Japanese stocks falling to a four-month low.
Asian shares edged higher Wednesday while global inflation and recovery worries pushed gold to another new high.
Asian stocks gave up early gains, while the dollar was pinned near 15-month lows.
Japan's economy grew at its fastest pace in over two years in the surprising second quarter expansion.
Asian markets were flat to lower Friday. Nikkei edged down on sales of exporters like Sony.
Asian shares added to a five-session rally on Thursday, while a weak U.S. dollar sent gold to another record peak.
Last month saw a decrease of 3 percent in nationwide foreclosure filings from September.
Oil prices steadied as the dollar rebounded, countering data showing strong demand growth from China.
The dollar hit a fresh 15-month low and world stocks held near a three-week high on Wednesday.