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Asian markets weak after disappointing US economic data as investors await BoJ policy meet to conclude.
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Most Asian markets edge higher as investors await Bank of Japan's policy meet amid monetary easing optimism.
Asian Markets Outside Japan Edge Higher Despite Weak US Data
Asian stocks trade higher but investors remain cautious as weak US manufacturing data sparks recovery concerns.
Japanese Business Sentiments Improve Less Than Expected in the First Quarter
Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan survey index shows business sentiments at -8 in March, up from -12 in December.
Asian Markets Drop on Weak Japan Business Sentiments and China PMI
Asian stocks trade lower as Bank of Japan's Tankan survey and China's official manufacturing PMI misses expectations.
Asian Markets Weekly Roundup: US Optimism Offsets Eurozone Concerns
Asian stocks advance in the week as US economic hopes helped investors to look past eurozone concerns.
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Japan's Industrial Output and Consumer Prices Decline in February
Japan's industrial output falls 0.1 percent during the month while core CPI declines 0.3 percent year-on-year.
Asian Markets Mixed as Japanese Factory Output Falters
Asian markets remain mixed in thin holiday trading, as weak Japanese economic indicators reinforce stimulus optimism.
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South Korea Plans New Stimulus After Lowering Growth Forecast
Lower exports and a weak yen continue to hurt South Korea's economy.
European Stocks Pick Up Amid Eurozone Concerns
European markets edge higher as Cypriot banks set to reopen after the bailout negotiations
Japan Retail Sales Underscore Weakness Despite BoJ Optimism on Recovery
Japan's Feb retail sales fall more-than-expected on the back of weak external conditions and stubborn deflation levels.
Asian Stocks Drop on Cyprus and Italy Concerns
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