Global Markets React to Surging U.S. Inflation, Raising Rate Concerns

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Asia-Pacific markets fell after U.S. inflation for March exceeded expectations, raising concerns about prolonged higher interest rates; China's consumer inflation slowed to 0.1% in March, while producer price index fell 2.8%; Fast Retailing's attributable profit rose 27.7% for its fiscal first half, but lowered its full-year revenue guidance; People's Bank of China surprised with a stronger yuan midpoint rate setting; Apple supplier Foxconn considers rotating chief executives to nurture talent.
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