Emerging Markets: Most Asian stocks fall, Singapore shares down almost 1.1%; forex tepid ahead of key economic data

SINGAPORE (Reuters): Most Asian currencies were subdued on Tuesday while stocks extended losses ahead of key US. and regional economic data this week that could provide clues about interest rate outlook from the Federal Reserve and other central banks.

Singapore shares fell as much as 1.1% to their lowest levels since Feb. 14, while Taiwan stocks lost as much as 1%. Indonesian stocks lost up to 0.4%, on track for their fifth consecutive session of losses, and Philippine shares retreated as much as 0.7%.