The Japan stock market ended lower on Friday, breaking a three-day winning streak. The Nikkei 225 closed just above 53,320 points, with continued consolidation expected on Monday. The global forecast for Asian markets is uncertain due to inflation concerns and profit-taking in oil stocks. The Nikkei saw gains from financial, automobile, and technology stocks, offsetting broader market profit-taking. On Wall Street, major averages ended lower on Friday, with concerns about inflation and new tariff threats impacting sentiment. Crude oil prices fell as the U.S. dollar index rose, closing at $65.20 per barrel.

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