Global Markets: Asia stocks edge down; dollar rides Treasury yields higher
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Global Markets: Asia stocks edge down; dollar rides Treasury yields higher

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Asian shares fell, dollar and Treasury yields rose as traders discounted the likelihood of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year after U.S. inflation exceeded expectations. Global stocks have been pressured since last year's strong rally on hopes for rate cuts by major central banks, with Japan's Nikkei also declining after recent gains aided by a weaker yen.

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