Financials rise after a strong show on Wall Street, though the gains were capped in some markets as commodity stocks came off their highs.

Asian markets end with deep losses Thursday after large declines on Wall Street sapped investors' risk appetite. Commodity and shipping stocks were hit the worst as investors sold down cyclical sectors, while NEC Electronics led a slump in Tokyo after a downbeat earnings report.

Asian equity markets end mostly higher Tuesday, with Australian stocks snapping a four-session losing streak after a surprise rate increase by the central bank.

Japanese banks’ troubles may still have some distance to go, but analysts are increasingly turning less bearish on the sector, saying the recent sell-off may have been overdone.

Asian stock markets end mostly lower Monday, tracking Wall Street's weak showing on Friday.

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