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• Chinese stocks slumped on Friday, sending Asian markets skidding for their biggest losses in two weeks after Beijing unexpectedly raised short-term interest rates, adding to growing concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive policies.

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down percent, pulling back from a three-month peak hit in the previous session. Australian and Japanese markets were down, while others were steady to slightly lower.0.3

• Japan's Nikkei ended flat in choppy trade on Friday as investors awaited the release of the U.S. monthly jobs report, which will set the tone for the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, while bank stocks outperformed on higher yields.

The Nikkei was flat at ,points after traversing positive and negative territory. The benchmark index fell percent this week.18918.20 2.8

• China stocks snapped a five-day winning streak on Friday after Beijing unexpectedly raised short-term interest rates on the first trading day after the Lunar New Year holiday, in a further sign it has moved to a tightening policy bias.

The blue-chip CSIindex ended down percent at ,points, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost percent to ,300 0.7 3365.12 0.6 3140.65.

• Hong Kong shares headed for their longest losing streak in more than a month Friday on lingering concerns about U.S. policies under President Donald Trump's administration. Mainland Chinese equities fell as trading resumed after a week-long holiday and authorities raised the cost of borrowing in its money markets.

The Hang Seng Index fell to by the midday break, poised for a fourth straight day of losses.0.5%23,072.64

Reference: Reuters,CNBC,NewsRise