Asian markets closed lower Wednesday as investors focused on rapidly rising oil prices, which broke the $100-per-barrel mark in response to growing tensions in the Middle East. In Japan the Nikkei 225 Index slid 2.4%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1.5%, and China's Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.2%. Continue reading Asian Markets Slide as Oil Passes $100 Asian Markets Slide as Oil Passes $100 originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:50:00. Filed Under: Economy , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments