On Thursday, Asian stocks were steady, and crude slipped further back from $100 a barrel as investors weighed the US Federal Reserve’s determination.

In Japan Nikkei stock has gained 225, 0.27 per cent, and the Topix index remains the same. On the other hand, South Korean stocks named the Kospi, and the Kosdaq gained over one per cent.

Amid Performance, Asia Pacific MSCI Incorporation’s share includes the fall in Hong Kong but gained in South Korea.

Oil extended its retreat as recessionary concerns swept through global commodity markets and US industry estimates showed rising stockpiles.

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West Texas Intermediate sank below $97 a barrel, taking losses for the US benchmark to almost 11 per cent this week.

Inversions along the US yield curve are among the signs of concern that higher rates could spark a recession and a reversal by the Fed in favour of looser policy later next year. Others include a broad retreat in commodities.