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 Asian stocks were subdued on Monday as traders considered the U.S. rates outlook, while the euro rose following the first-round voting in France's shock snap election. The far-right party won a smaller share of the vote than some polls had projected, causing uncertainty in the markets. The left-wing alliance that came second in the election has also pledged significant spending increases, which has raised concerns given France's high budget deficit and the EU's recommendation