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Asian Markets Plummet Amid US Economic Woes and Tax Cuts

5/23/2025

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Asian equities declined sharply, influenced by substantial losses on Wall Street amid US economic concerns and proposed tax cuts.
A disappointing 20-year US government debt auction heightened worries about fiscal health, resulting in rising bond yields.
Major markets like Tokyo and Hong Kong experienced declines, while gold demand surged due to economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin hit a record $110,707 as bipartisan support for cryptocurrency regulation increased.
Oil prices fell following reports of increasing US stockpiles.

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Story summary

Asian equities declined sharply, influenced by substantial losses on Wall Street amid US economic concerns and proposed tax cuts.
A disappointing 20-year US government debt auction heightened worries about fiscal health, resulting in rising bond yields.
Major markets like Tokyo and Hong Kong experienced declines, while gold demand surged due to economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin hit a record $110,707 as bipartisan support for cryptocurrency regulation increased.
Oil prices fell following reports of increasing US stockpiles.