Asian markets mostly fell Friday, with energy firms taking a dive as oil sat at four-year lows after the Opec cartel ignored calls to cut production in response to plunging prices and a supply glut.Sydney's ASX/S&P 200, the home of energy giants such as BHP Billiton, Woodside and Santos, took a huge hit as investors fled to the sidelines, although regional airlines benefited from the prospect of cheap fuel.
The index tumbled 1.34 per cent, Seoul lost 0.16 per cent and Hong Kong shed 0.24 per cent, while Shanghai was flat. However, Tokyo climbed 0.94 per cent thanks to a weakening yen.
US markets were closed for Thanksgiving.
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