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Some news on the Asian markets, after early Friday trading.
South Korean shares have fallen more than 3% today and are set to end the week lower. Japan’s Nikkei share average is also down today, and is on track for a fourth straight weekly decline, amid fading hopes for an imminent ceasefire.
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