Japan's Nikkei up 2pc.

Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index gained two percent on Friday, recouping some of the previous day's sharp losses triggered by the yen's appreciation.

The Nikkei 225 index jumped 2.0 percent, or 420.75 points, to end at 21,466.99. Over the week, it lost 1.0 percent. The broader Topix index rose 1.94 percent, or 29.69 points, to 1,563.96. Over the week, it was down 0.78 percent. In individual stocks trade, Sony rose 1.70...