Asian stock markets were steady ahead of several big central bank meetings this week.
The global financial crisis left the U.S. lender CIT unable to fund itself, pushing the dollar and Asian financial stocks lower.
Asian shares were up today after Wall Street climbed on data showing the U.S. economy returning to growth.
A huge influx of "erroneous" orders prevented the New York Stock Exchange from disseminating quotes.
Asian shares fell Thursday after an unexpected drop in U.S. home sales last month.
Oil rose nearly $3 to top $80 a barrel after news that the U.S. economy returned to growth in the third quarter.
Asian shares edged lower Wednesday, despite relatively strong regional earnings news and demand prospects.
The U.S. dollar kept its footing today. It continued to rally after a 14-month low that came on a sharp drop in stocks and commodities.
Asian investors bought regional chipmakers today, after giant Hynix Semiconductor said it expected a DRAM chip shortage next year.
Shoppers in Tokyo line up in front of a popular electronics store hours before the launch of Windows 7.