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Global stocks fall, currency market reaction limited

Global stocks fell due to tech stock sell-offs, while the US dollar fluctuates ahead of key economic data. Investors are closely watching the policies of the Fed and Japan.


Global stocks fall, currency market reaction limited

Global stocks fell, recording the largest sell-offs in markets heavily affected by technology stocks, but the reaction in the currency market has remained limited so far. The dollar reached a nine-and-a-half-month high against the yen before retreating, and fell against the euro on Tuesday, amid investor concerns over Japan's fiscal policy and their anticipation of US data in search of signals on the next move by the US Federal Reserve (the US central bank). The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against other major currencies, stabilized at 99.52 points after ending a four-day losing streak on Monday. Investors are awaiting US economic data...