The Japanese stock market on Friday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had picked up nearly 1,250 points or 3 percent. The Nikkei 225 now rests just beneath the 39,900-point plateau although it's expected to bounce higher again on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with support expected from the technology and oil stocks, in particular. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets are tipped to follow the latter lead.
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