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Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Asian Markets Drift Lower Ahead Of Key US Figures, Eyes On China

Fed officials raised concerns about the "broad-based" nature of a recent uptick in inflation. (Credit: AFP)

Asian markets retreated Tuesday as investors steel themselves for a high-stakes US jobs report at the end of the week while keeping tabs on China after fresh data stoked renewed worries over the world's number two economy.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its next meeting this month but close attention is being paid to Friday's non-farm payrolls (NFP) figures, which are seen as playing a major role in how big the central bank will go.

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