Asian stocks today: Nikkei sheds 480 points, Markets mostly remain shut for Lunar New Year Holiday
Asian markets dipped Tuesday as Lunar New Year holidays kept trading subdued. Weak economic data and a significant drop in SoftBank shares dampened sentiment in Tokyo, following a recent rally. European markets closed mixed, while US markets were shut. Investor focus remains on AI investments and inflation's impact on interest rates. 
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