... Uncertainty in Japan The Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed dynamics by the end of the week amid local risks and global trends. Focus is on the pace of economic growth in China, which has noticeably slowed down. According to official data, China's GDP growth in Q2 was around 5.2% year-on-year, slowing after a higher start to the year. Key reasons include cautious behavior from Chinese consumers and weak external demand. Domestic statistics indicate a decline in retail sales and investment activity,...