Asian Indices Fall, Yen Gains

 | Apr 23, 2013 05:40AM ET

Asian indices fall and Yen gains as China PMI data expanded less than economists estimated. Flash manufacturing purchasing manager’s index fell to a two-month low of 50.5 against forecast of 51.5. New home sales in the U.S and flash Manufacturing PMI in Europe are the main events for today. Gold futures climbed for fourth straight session currently trading at 1428 while EUR/JPY is trading lower at 129 down 0.5 percent.