GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian Shares, Gold Rise On US Shutdown Watch; Crude Falls

ASIAN MARKET - TOKYO. Shares in Asia edged higher and gold continued its record climb on Tuesday as markets weighed prospects for a U.S. government shutdown that would delay closely watched jobs figures.

The Australian dollar held gains before a meeting by the Reserve Bank of Australia where it is expected to hold pat on policy. Oil fell on prospects for increased production from OPEC+, while China's manufacturing activity shrank for a sixth month in September, official data showed.