Reuters | Asia subdued before oil producers' meeting, dollar's advance slows Reuters The index has gained about 3.6 percent on the week during which it hit a five-month high, helped by a slight thaw in pessimism toward the Chinese economy and earlier surge in crude oil prices. Stocks have gained globally this week against such a ... Asia markets mostly higher; Nikkei jumps 3.2% Dollar touches ¥109 in Tokyo on higher oil prices |