Asian stocks: Tonight, the Nikkei fell 115.05 points (1.35%) to 8,397.22, while the Australian S&P/Asx slipped 61.30 points (1.64%) to 3,681.20.
Crude oil fell lower in the overnight session. Crude oil for December delivery slipped $1.10 to $52.20.
Gold declined even from the first minutes after the opening bell. Bullion for immediate delivery fell $9.40 to $805.80.