HONG KONG: Japanese stocks finally turned negative Wednesday after six-straight gains, while most other Asian markets moved cautiously following losses in New York and Europe and after the IMF cut its growth forecasts for the world economy.

The Nikkei in Tokyo has surged more than 10 percent during its rally -- fueled by hopes for stimulus measures as well as a weaker yen -- and investors decided it was time to cash in.

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