Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:13:06 GMT
Asia stocks mostly decline on Japan losses
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