Asian stocks retreat as tariffs, inflation fears, and tech losses weigh; Hang Seng and Nikkei slump while ASX 200 gains on gold and banking strength.

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Stock markets fell on Friday as a closely-watched US inflation reading heated up, adding to concerns over the fallout from an incoming wave of tariffs by President Donald Trump.