Summary

Companies Asian stock markets:

Japan core inflation eases, unlikely to move BOJ

Yuan firms after PBOC fixed guidance much stronger than forecast

10-yr Treasuries rebound after sell-off, dollar hold gains

SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Asian shares were headed for their third straight week of losses on Friday, hammered by concerns about China's ailing economy and fears of U.S.

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