news Asia-Pacific Markets Tumble as US Retail Volatility Spooks Investors into Booking ProfitsSouth Korean shares fell for a fourth consecutive session on heavy profit-taking by foreign investors. Aussie shares dragged down by mining stocks. Jan 29, 2021 10:35 AM GMT The major Asia-Pacific stock indexes were down across the board on Friday as many investors booked profits ahead of the weekend, with South Kospi leading losses among the region’s major markets. A shift in risk sentiment was mostly responsible for today’s weak performance as investors expressed concerns over rising global coronavirus cases, a slower-than-expected vaccine rollout and uncertainty over the size and timing of President Biden’s stimulus package proposal.