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Shares fall in Japan, while most of Asia’s markets are shut for the Lunar New Year holiday

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen 1%, while most markets in Asia are closed for Lunar New Year holidays. U.S. futures declined and oil prices were mixed. Prices for gold and silver also fell. Weak economic data released Monday appeared to be clouding sentiment in Tokyo, and a 6.2% dro…