Asian forex, commodity mkt update

The dollar stood at 102.35 yen in afternoon trade in Asia, down from 102.49 yen in New York Friday. The euro was at $1.3765 and 140.89 yen, compared with $1.3734 and 141.00 yen. Oil prices rebounded in Asia owing to strong US demand driven by prolonged sub-zero temperatures across much of the country and geopolitical worries. New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate for April delivery, gained 22 cents to $102.42 in afternoon Asian trade. Brent North Sea crude for April rose 20 cents to $110.05. Gold fetched $1,329.67 an ounce at 0905 GMT, after striking $1,332.45 late Friday -- the highest point since October 31 -- driven by strong Asian demand, according to AFP.