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Share prices across the globe are falling as the situation in Europe remains uncertain. Asian shares were severely impacted as Japan's Nikkei index declined by 1.6%, South Korea's Kospi decreased by 2% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped by 1.9%. Financial and tech stocks lost 2%. Investors' risk aversion remains high and affected financial markets overnight. Brent oil decreased by 4%.