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Asian stocks stepped back from near eight-month highs on Thursday and the dollar eased as European and U.S. central banks reinforced investor worries about the global economic outlook and trade protectionism. Asian stocks MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.3.…

Asian stocks slipped from eight-month highs on Wednesday as the International Monetary Fund lowered its global growth outlook and as the United States and Europe locked horns over tariffs in a fresh escalation of trade tensions. Asian Stocks MSCI's broadest gauge of the world's stock markets was…

Asian shares struggled to make gains on Tuesday as investors braced for key events later in the week, including the start of the U.S. earnings season and a crucial Brexit summit, while broader concerns about slowing global growth checked sentiment. Asian Shares MSCI's broadest index of…

Asian shares briefly brushed seven-month peaks on Monday as investors cheered a rebound in U.S. payrolls and hints of more stimulus in China, but caution soon surfaced ahead of what is likely to be a tough U.S. earnings season. Asian Shares Japan's Nikkei was off 0.1 percent after reaching its…

Asian shares hovered near seven-month highs early on Wednesday as global investors paused for breath after the strong rally seen earlier this week, while oil approached the key $70 per barrel mark. Asian Shares MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up less than 0.1…