A gauge of Asian shares fell after two daily advances, and despite gains for Australian equities. Markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. fell, weighing on Korea’s Kospi.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong