India, July 3 -- Asian shares ended mixed on Thursday as investors reacted to a U.S.-Vietnam trade deal and awaited the monthly U.S. nonfarm payroll data later in the day for directional cues.
As companies face uncertainty from Donald Trump's shifting tariffs, supply chain disruptions and rising costs, the June employment report is expected to show slower hiring and the highest unemployment rate since 2021.
The dollar struggled to find direction, lingering around three-year lows after a slew of indicators pointed to a potential U.S. economic slowdown.
Gold was little changed above $3,350 per ounce, while oil prices fell nearly 1 percent due to concerns over weak U.S. demand.
China's Shanghai Composite Index edged up by 0.2 percent to 3,...