HONG KONG: Asian markets were mostly down Friday, ending three days of gains as the euro hit its lowest level in six months and a strong earthquake in Japan left investors rattled.

The euro fell lower than the levels seen after Britain’s shock decision to leave the European Union in June, following the ECB’s Thursday announcement that it would maintain the size and scope of its bond-buying program.

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