Asian shares were mixed in directionless trading Monday as investors cautiously eyed the summit of European leaders discussing the pandemic crisis, as coronavirus cases soared in the U.S. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 recouped earlier losses to finish less than 0.1% higher at 22,717.48. South Korea's Kospi was little changed, dipping less than 0.1% to 2,199.89, AP reported. Benchmark U.S. crude lost 23 cents to $40.36 a barrel. It slipped 16 cents to $40.59 a barrel on Friday. Brent crude, the international standard, fell 27 cents to $42.87 a barrel. The U.S. dollar was trading at 107.23 Japanese yen, up slightly from 107.04 yen Friday. The euro inched up to $1.1461 from $1.1430.
