Asian stocks fell as fears of Middle East conflict grows; China’s GDP expands 5.3% in Q1, but retail and manufacturing remain sluggish; Asian currencies slump against the US dollar.

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Asian stocks fell as fears of Middle East conflict grows; China’s GDP expands 5.3% in Q1, but retail and manufacturing remain sluggish; Asian currencies slump against the US dollar.
Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.
Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (<a href="mailto:emilyliu@sph.com.sg">emilyliu@sph.com.sg</a>)
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Market Focus Daily is a closing bell look at markets and the news that drove its movements-every trading day. Market Focus Weekly rounds up the week with expert analysis and insights for a big picture look at the trading week ahead.

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Market Focus Daily is a closing bell look at markets and the news that drove its movements-every trading day. Market Focus Weekly rounds up the week with expert analysis and insights for a big picture look at the trading week ahead.
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.