Hong Kong, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Asian stocks hit by fresh tech fears as gold retreats from peak

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Asian stocks took a hit on Friday amid fresh worries over vast investments in artificial intelligence, gold and silver tumbled after hitting multiple record highs, and oil retreated on hopes for an easing of US-Iran tensions. Markets have endured a rollercoaster ride this week as traders weathered a weaker dollar, Donald Trump's threats against Tehran, a resumption of tariff warnings and a possible US government shutdown. Fresh optimism in the te......

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