Hong Kong, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen

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Asian markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike. All three main indexes in New York were sent spinning Wednesday -- led by a rout in high-flying tech titans -- after the Fed delivered what was described as a "hawkish cut" in rates. Some suggested the retreat may have also been fuelled by president......

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