Home Business Global Markets: Asian stocks retreat as U.S. political tumult adds to growth... Business Global Markets: Asian stocks retreat as U.S. political tumult adds to growth worry By Genpie - December 26, 2018 202 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Asian stock markets retreated again on Wednesday, extending a rout that began last week as U.S. political uncertainty exacerbated worries over slowing global economic growth.