[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks are mostly lower following the continued tech rout on Wall St, where semiconductor names were hit, while recent focus was also on geopolitics after US/Iran talks were reported to be off, and then on again

The Asia-Pacific stock markets are reacting to the continued sell-off in the tech sector on Wall Street, particularly affecting semiconductor stocks.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks are mostly lower following the continued tech rout on Wall St, where semiconductor names were hit, while recent focus was also on geopolitics after US/Iran talks were reported to be off, and then on again

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Additionally, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations adds a layer of geopolitical concern that may weigh on investor sentiment, indicating a cautious outlook in the region and potential further pressure on risk assets.

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