Asian stock markets declined following a tech stock selloff on Wall Street. Samsung and SK Hynix faced restrictions on shipments to China. Alibaba’s surge contrasted with China’s factory activity contraction. A US court ruling added uncertainty to trade tariffs. Investors await key economic data and the Federal Reserve’s decision. Political risks in Indonesia and Thailand are also in focus.
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