Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – Most Asian markets retreated on Thursday after fresh evidence of slower U.S. growth blunted appetite for riskier assets, according to reports. 
The latest sign of sluggishness in the U.S. came from the Federal Reserve’s regional survey, a report known as the “beige book.” The Fed said economic growth in the U.S. has been steady during the summer in some cities, but was slowing in others.
 
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