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Asian Markets Experience Mixed Performance Amid Tech and Economic Factors

Asian stock markets showed varied movements, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi experiencing significant plunges due to AI concerns and chip stock selloffs. Conversely, some reports indicated recoveries and gains in Japanese markets driven by bargain buying and technology rebounds. South Korea's exports saw their fastest growth since 1978, while its inflation rate quickened to a 2-1/2-year high. Japan's manufacturer mood improved to an 8-year high, potentially supporting interest rate hikes.

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