Asian stocks edge lower on growth concern

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The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped by 0.3% in the second part of Tokyo trading session on Wednesday. The Asian stocks slipped from the highest level since 2008, as global business activity indicated a slowdown. An Australian manufacturing index plummeted to a four-year bottom and China's Purchasing Managers' Index expanded at weaker pace in April. Behind the negative news, the market also speculates that U.S. private employment data will be the worst in six months.
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