Asia stocks mostly decline on Japan losses

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Source: Marketwatch
Asia stocks inched mostly lower on Wednesday, lead by a sharp decline in Japanese stocks, with technology and steel industries slipping due to rising concerns over global growth and earnings. The Nikkei slid 1.8% to prolong a 2.8% fall this week. The Kospi dropped 1.1%, while the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3%. The Hang Seng retreated 0.2%, but the Shanghai Composite added 0.1%.
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