Oil prices edge lower, while Asian shares rise, tracking Wall Street gains

The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury fell to approximately 4.77% from over 4.81% early Wednesday, indicating movements in the bond market. The Japanese yen strengthened significantly against the U.S. dollar, with the dollar trading at 156.67 yen early Thursday, a 1.3% decrease from late Wednesday. Oil prices also slipped on Thursday after recent gains, with Brent crude trading near $95 a barrel. Investors are anticipating the release of the U.S. employment report for August on Friday.