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Asian Markets Drop As Traders Temper Rate Cut Bets

After last month's rally traders have turned sellers, and some observers warn the next few weeks could see some volatility (Credit: AFP)

Stocks fell Tuesday, extending the sell-off seen on Wall Street, with analysts warning November's rally fuelled by bets on interest rate cuts may have gone too far, forcing traders to take a step back.

Markets surged last month as data pointing to slowing inflation and softer job markets combined with a dovish turn by Federal Reserve officials to stoke expectations they will next year begin loosening monetary policy.

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