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    Asian Markets Plunge Amid Middle East Conflict

    Reporter/Provider - Patrick Chen/Ai Chi
    Publish Date - 03/04/2026
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    Asian markets fell sharply as the escalating Middle East conflict shook investor confidence, with Taiwan hit hard. The TAIEX dropped more than 4%, dragged down by losses in major tech stocks including TSMC, while the New Taiwan dollar weakened.

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