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Market Reactions: Asian stocks fell broadly due to ongoing Middle East tensions, shifting U.S. rate cut expectations, and concerns over semiconductor demand, particularly after ASML's warning. The dollar remained strong amid rising political expectations in the U.S.
Sector Performance: Japanese markets experienced significant declines following comments on monetary policy normalization, while tech stocks in the region suffered losses. In contrast, gold prices increased, and oil prices recovered slightly after a previous drop.
