Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:49:18 GMT
Asian stocks plummet as China reports drop in exports
Asian stocks tumbled after China reported drop in exports and Japan's economy advanced at slower pace than expected. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index retreated 1.1%, thus falling from its six week high, while the Japan's Topix index slipped 0.8%. The most significant decrease in stock market was for Fortescue Metals Group which sank 9.4% as iron ore futures plummeted.