Asian shares take a beating on hawkish Fed comments


BENGALURU: Asian shares were under pressure on Thursday as indications by U.S. policymakers of aggressive rate hikes and balance sheet reductions sparked a selloff in the region, with equities in the Philippines leading losses.

Stocks in Manila fell 2.6% to mark their worst session in more than three weeks.

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