Asian stock markets are mixed Friday after a U.S. vote on a health care bill was delayed, raising doubts among investors over whether President Donald Trump can push through his business friendly agenda. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.9 percent to 19,253.63 as buying picked up following recent losses. HEALTH BILL HOLDUP: The decision by House Republicans to put off the vote was weighing on markets. ENERGY: U.S. crude oil futures rose 9 cents to $47.79 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. CURRENCIES: The dollar rose to 111.28 yen from 110.93 yen in late trading Thursday.

Source: ABC News March 23, 2017 14:30 UTC