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Asian markets lower after hawkish Fed, fresh trade war fears

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets mostly fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates and signaled a more hawkish tone for future moves, while US President Donald Trump stoked trade war fears by suggesting he will hit China with fresh tariffs. After a keenly watched meeting, the US central bank lifted borrowing costs, as expected, but indicated another two this year and four in 2019 as the world’s top economy continues to […]