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Asian stocks today: Markets slump ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 2% loss, Nikkei sheds over 600 points

Asian markets declined Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street's losses, as investors awaited crucial US employment and inflation data. Concerns about a tech bubble and the Federal Reserve's interest rate stance are driving market caution. Key economic reports due today and Thursday will heavily influence the Fed's future monetary policy decisions.