Markets in Asia were mostly lower

The Nikkei fell .4% to 12,346. Canon dropped on concerns about the dollar. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial moved up ahead of Lehman’s earnings.

The Hang Seng fell 1% to 20,282. China Overseas Land fell on poor sales. Cathay Pacific moved up on lower oil prices

The Shanghai Composite was up .2% to 2,151.

Data from Reuters.

Douglas A. McIntyre