Australian and New Zealand Dollars faced broad-based pressures in today's Asian session, as markets are gripped by risk-off mood. Hong Kong HSI is witnessing the most significant downturn, in the wake of the beleaguered Chinese property developer, Country Garden, halting trading on at least ten of its mainland bonds. This move has ignited broader decline in property-related stocks. Kiwi faces added burdens, stemming from lackluster services data signaling an intensified contraction in activity. Meanwhile, both Yen and Dollar have risen amid heightened risk aversion, though the former appears to be marginally in the lead. European majors present a mixed picture at the moment.