HONG KONG: Asian traders took a step back on Friday after a rally across global markets this week, as China released data showing the world’s number-two economy grew at its slowest rate in seven years during the first quarter.
Japanese investors were also cautious as they assess the impact of a powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake that struck the country overnight, killing least nine people and forcing the closure of the factories of several major manufacturers.
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