Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street tumbled overnight. Market participants assess South Korea central bank's rates cuts in a bid to boost the economy. Investors also cautiously awaited announcements of further stimulus measures from a finance ministry press conference on Saturday.

European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with Chinese markets declining as investors awaited a key briefing about an upcoming stimulus plan this weekend. In early European trading,

Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as Chinese markets declined amid investors' attention on a key briefing about the details of the upcoming stimulus plan this weekend

Chinese shares sank Friday at the end of a volatile week as traders prepare for a highly anticipated briefing where it is hoped authorities will outline fresh fiscal stimulus to

Asian stocks showed a mixed performance on Friday, as Chinese markets slipped amid investor anticipation of a key policy announcement concerning economic stimulus. While US futures inched up, oil prices registered a decline.