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Japan shares hit 34-yr highs, yen steady ahead of BOJ decision
The yen languished at 148.12 per dollar, having slid 5% this year

Yen bides time with BOJ in focus, dollar steady
The yen was last fetching 148.13 per dollar

Oil slips as economic concerns eclipse geopolitical tensions
Brent crude futures fell 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $79.92 a barrel

Gold holds steady as cenbanks' policy verdicts loom
Spot gold edged 0.1% lower to $2,019.89 per ounce

US Stocks: S&P 500 ends with record high for 2nd session in row
Traders' bets for March rate cut drop below 50%

Bitcoin falls to $40,000, lowest level since bitcoin ETF launch
The world's largest cryptocurrency was last down 3.98% at $39,938.00

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