Asian markets cautious on Lunar New Year holiday

Asian financial markets were cautious on Tuesday with limited trading due to a holiday. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korean markets were closed on Tuesday for the Lunar New Year holiday.

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