But Japanese financials traded mostly lower after Shizuka Kamei, the newly-appointed banking and postal service minister, said he will seek to help small companies by allowing them to extend their loan payments by three years. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group sank 5.6% and Mizuho Financial Group fell 1.5%, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial losing 1.9%. - http://www.nikespaces.com
