Most Asian shares retreat as BOJ delays asset purchases

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Source: Bloomberg
Most Asian stocks fell as Japan's central bank set a 2% inflation goal and delayed open-ended asset purchases till 2014. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.3% to 132.64, with 5 stocks declining for every 4 that rose. Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 0.8% after advancing 1% on the BOJ's announcement. South Korea's Kospi Index climbed 0.3%, whereas Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index was slightly changed.  
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