Europe trading sharply lower ahead of Economic Data, Asia closed mixed
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Friday and failed to pick up steam from the U.S markets which closed in a positive territory. However, the Nikkei 225 which dived more than 5% yesterday did manage to close with a gain of 1.37%, but still down over 4% during this week. Most traders do believe that the recent plunge in the Nikkei was down to the appreciation of the Yen against the dollar, and increased volatility in the bond market