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Asian Markets Slump As Traders Take Profits, Eye Commodities' Spike

Copper prices have soared to a record high, along with gold (Credit: AFP)

Asian markets suffered a downturn Tuesday after racking up a series of gains as profit-takers stepped in, while traders were also spooked by a surge in commodity prices.

Eyes are also on the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's May policy decision, hoping for some idea about officials' thinking as they considered three straight forecast-beating reads on inflation.

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