Business
Asian shares lurched to a 4-1/2 month low on Friday, extending the previous day's weakness as disappointing Chinese manufacturing data raised concerns over the economy, and investors sought safety in gold and the yen.
Background:
Asian shares sag on Chinese growth anxiety, emerging currencies [Reuters]
China stocks rise to three-week high as property companies rally [Bloomberg]
U.S. stocks fall on worries over Chinese economy [AP]
