Asian stocks: The Nikkei fell 55.19 points (0.66%) to 8,273.22. In Australia, the S&P/Asx fell 23.60 points (0.67%) to 3,499.60.
Crude oil traded mixed, moving around the low of the year. Crude oil for December delivery gained $0.12 (0.22%) to $54.51.
Gold rose in the Asian session, reversing some of the declines seen earlier. Bullion for immediate delivery gained $5.50 (0.75%) to $738.20.