Asian markets track Wall St gains

HONG KONG: Japanese stocks fell for a fifth straight session on Monday as the yen strengthened against the dollar, while most other Asian markets turned positive after a better-than-expected US jobs report.

Oil prices fell again after plunging about 4 percent Friday as Saudi Arabia suggested it could delay freezing output unless other key producers follow suit—fuelling worries about a meeting this month to address a global supply glut.