Asian Stocks Seen Lower as Traders Pare Back Risk: Markets Wrap
Contracts for equity index futures in Japan, Australia and Hong Kong all pointed to losses early Monday, with Tokyo contracts down more than 2%. The moves signal that Friday's sharp retreat from risk assets — driven by rising US unemployment and slower job creation — is rippling across global markets.
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