Market Watch: Asia Stocks Bide Time Ahead of US Data; Nikkei Bruised
Tokyo, Japan – Stock markets in Asia are treading water as investors await key economic data from the United States. The Nikkei index in Japan has taken a hit, reflecting uncertainty in the markets ahead of the release of US data. Dollar Tree, the American discount store chain, has announced plans to close nearly 1,000 of its stores. This decision comes as many retailers struggle to adapt to changing consumer behavior and increased competition from …