Hong Kong, Dec 16, 2024 (AFP) - Asian markets struggle after more weak China data

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2024-12-16

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries about China's economy, with the latest batch of weak data compounding the disappointment of Beijing's latest stimulus pledges. The tepid start came on the year's last full week of trading, with the focus on key monetary policy decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. Observers are also tracking developments in Seoul after South Korea......

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