Asia-Pacific stocks slip ahead of Australia's October retail sales data

Australia stocks slip ahead of October retail sales data release

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SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific slipped in Friday morning trade, with Australia's October retail sales data expected later in the day.

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