Hong Kong - Asian markets were mixed on Friday in edgy trade as investors tracked the crisis in Yemen, with fears that unrest in the country could turn into a wider Middle East conflict.
Wall Street provided another negative lead while the euro struggled after tumbling in New York from levels above $1.10 earlier in the day as traders sought out safe investments.
Oil price also dipped a day after surging on fears the unrest in Yemen could disrupt supplies from major crude producers nearby.