Tuesday Outlook: Asian shares extend losses; dollar holds gain

Tuesday Outlook: Asian shares extend losses; dollar holds gain

Tuesday Outlook: Asian shares extend losses; dollar holds gain Fresh lockdown worries, stimulus delay spook investors; oil rises    An employee of a foreign exchange trading company uses a smartphone in front of a monitor showing the Japanese yen's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar, in Tokyo December 3, 2013. Asian shares eased and the dollar firmed on Tuesday as unexpectedly strong U.S. factory activity bolstered expectations the Federal Reserve will soon trim its stimulus, while the yen tumbled on speculation of further central bank easing. The dollar hit a six-month high of 103.175 yen, extending a 0.5 percent gain overnight and less than 1 yen away from a 4-1/2 year high reached in May. Zawya brings you all the latest news and insights relevant to Middle East and global