Major markets in Asia closed mixed, with Tokyo markets flat ahead of a three-day trading holiday. Major European markets were higher in early trading on the lower oil prices, although London was closed for a holiday.






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Treasury prices were higher, cutting the yield on the 10-year note to 4.19 percent from 4.20 percent late Friday. The dollar gained ground on the euro and the yen.