Another wave of risk aversion swept through Asian shares on Tuesday, as the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) continued to echo across global markets.

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Asian shares were a mixed bag on Tuesday as fears over rising U.S. interest rates hit overall sentiment in the region. European futures are pointing to a positive open this morning, tracking the modest gains on Wall Street overnight.