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Asia markets lower amid China warning to banks- AP
Asian stock markets retreated Tuesday as China's warning to banks to control their lavish lending underlined the risks to an economic recovery driven by easy credit. European shares were lower.
- Strong banks, weak credit: Treasury rethinks TARP- AP
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