HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly fell on Friday following more downbeat Chinese data and another sell-off on Wall Street while the dollar edged up ahead of an expected US interest rate rise.

Gold prices extended losses as commodity prices are hurt by the stronger dollar but oil recovered slightly from Thursday’s dips, although a global supply glut is expected to keep a lid on any strong gains.

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