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Asian markets struggle, China property help in focus
Asian markets struggle, China property help in focus
by  AFP

Most Asian markets fell Friday following a broadly healthy week, with traders hoping for fresh Chinese moves to help the country's troubled property sector after officials called on banks to provide support. Investors are keeping tabs on China after authorities called on banks to provide help to the beleaguered property sector, which makes up a huge part of the world's number two economy.

US economic uncertainty means bigger 'Black Friday' discounts
US economic uncertainty means bigger 'Black Friday' discounts
by  AFP

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday." The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts more than 182 million consumers will shop in stores and online over the shopping weekend.

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