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6 days agoAsian Stocks Retreat from Record Highs as Dollar Strengthens
Asian markets declined sharply Tuesday after last week’s record highs, weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar and weak economic data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbled 1.7%, South Korea’s KOSPI lost 1.4%, and Taiwan’s TAIEX fell 0.9%. Investors turned cautious amid divergent signals from U.S. Fed officials on policy direction and weaker Chinese manufacturing data. Profit booking hit technology and export-oriented stocks, reversing recent inflows. Analysts expect short-term consolidation as regional currencies face renewed depreciation pressure against the dollar.
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6 days agoAsian Stocks Retreat from Record Highs as Dollar Strengthens
Asian markets declined sharply Tuesday after last week’s record highs, weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar and weak economic data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbled 1.7%, South Korea’s KOSPI lost 1.4%, and Taiwan’s TAIEX fell 0.9%. Investors turned cautious amid divergent signals from U.S. Fed officials on policy direction and weaker Chinese manufacturing data. Profit booking hit technology and export-oriented stocks, reversing recent inflows. Analysts expect short-term consolidation as regional currencies face renewed depreciation pressure against the dollar.
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Asia stocks fall as strong dollar and weak China data prompt risk-off trade.
Asian markets declined sharply Tuesday after last week’s record highs, weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar and weak economic data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbled 1.7%, South Korea’s KOSPI lost 1.4%, and Taiwan’s TAIEX fell 0.9%. Investors turned cautious amid divergent signals from U.S. Fed officials on policy direction and weaker Chinese manufacturing data. Profit booking hit technology and export-oriented stocks, reversing recent inflows. Analysts expect short-term consolidation as regional currencies face renewed depreciation pressure against the dollar.
Asian markets declined sharply Tuesday after last week’s record highs, weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar and weak economic data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbled 1.7%, South Korea’s KOSPI lost 1.4%, and Taiwan’s TAIEX fell 0.9%. Investors turned cautious amid divergent signals from U.S. Fed officials on policy direction and weaker Chinese manufacturing data. Profit booking hit technology and export-oriented stocks, reversing recent inflows. Analysts expect short-term consolidation as regional currencies face renewed depreciation pressure against the dollar.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 10:56 IST