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Japanese shares lead Asia lower on US rates expectation Chinese shares down on fears of further market volatility
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Asian shares have opened lower on hints US interest rates may rise in September, despite last week's market turmoil. Chinese shares have opened lower on fears of further market volatility and ahead of economic data expected to point to a further slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
Over the weekend, US Federal Reserve officials said that recent volatility could ease and therefore pave the way for a rate hike next month. The mainland's benchmark Shanghai composite was 2.9% lower to 3,139.12.
Investors are also anticipating data out of China this week for indications of the country's slowing growth. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng followed the mainland's lead, 0.4% lower to 21,528.59 points.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was 1.2% down to 18,914.37 in early trade. Last week, Chinese shares tumbled dramatically, sparking turmoil in stock markets around the world.
Elsewhere, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was 0.8% down to 18,988.51 in early trade.
Traders in Tokyo were also taking in some weaker-than-expected economic data on the Japanese economy.Traders in Tokyo were also taking in some weaker-than-expected economic data on the Japanese economy.
The country's factory output was down by 0.6% in July from the previous month.The country's factory output was down by 0.6% in July from the previous month.
Japan's exports have been suffering from falling demand in neighbouring China.Japan's exports have been suffering from falling demand in neighbouring China.
South Korea also had fresh economic data to digest, struggling with the same problem as Japan.South Korea also had fresh economic data to digest, struggling with the same problem as Japan.
Industrial output fell as exports in the region's fourth largest economy continue to lag because of sluggish global demand.Industrial output fell as exports in the region's fourth largest economy continue to lag because of sluggish global demand.
The country's benchmark Kospi index fell 0.4% to 1,930.50 points. The country's benchmark Kospi index fell 0.2% to 1,934.06 points.
Polls show business sentiment is pessimistic about the outlook for September with no expectations for a quick recovery for the crucial export sector.Polls show business sentiment is pessimistic about the outlook for September with no expectations for a quick recovery for the crucial export sector.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 followed the region's trend and was also lower by 1.1% to 5,202.40 points. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 followed the region's trend and was also lower by 0.9% to 5,217.10 points.