TOKYO --- Asian shares declined Wednesday as markets awaited a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.6 percent to 33,055.98. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.6 percent to 7,155.10. South Korea's Kospi edged down 0.3 percent to 2,551.95. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dipped 0.3 percent to 17,935.72, while the Shanghai Composite shed 0.3 percent to 3,117.25.
Trade data for Japan showed exports fell 0.8 percent last month from a year ago, marking the second straight month of declines, as exports to China lagged, dropping 11 percent. Japan's exports to the U.S. rose 5.1 percent, while exports to Europe surged 12.7 percent. By product category, au...
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Asian shares decline ahead of US Fed decision on interest rates