HONG KONG: Asian markets were mostly higher on Friday as traders awaited the release of US jobs data, while Tokyo took a hit as the dollar fell a day after breaking through the 100-yen level.

The gains came after another positive lead from Wall Street, with economists expecting a healthy rise in employment will give the US Federal Reserve another reason to begin winding down its huge stimulus program.

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