Asian markets mixed as traders weigh rates outlook

HONG KONG (AFP): Asian markets were mixed Thursday (March 30) following a recent run-up, with banking sector worries easing and traders weighing central banks' interest rate plans in the wake of the recent turmoil.

Investors have taken heart from reassurances by authorities around the world that the fallout from the collapse of US regional banks and the takeover of Credit Suisse was contained.