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flag Global markets plunged Friday as Fed caution on rate cuts, inflation, and shutdown delays sparked sell-offs.

flag Global stock markets tumbled Friday as Fed officials urged caution on rate cuts, citing persistent inflation and strong economic growth, reducing the likelihood of a December cut to 52% from 60%. flag Wall Street’s Nasdaq fell over 2%, with the S&P 500 and Dow each down 1.7%. flag Asian markets followed, with major indices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney all declining, some by over 2%. flag Concerns grew over the sustainability of the AI-driven tech rally, especially ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. flag Oil prices rose over 2% on supply fears linked to Russia, while the dollar strengthened. flag Delayed U.S. economic data due to the government shutdown added to uncertainty.

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