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Google shares moved sharply lower in after-hours trading following a disappointing update, with the negative sentiment that has blighted the sector showing no sign of abating.

UK CPI inflation fell for a sixth consecutive month in March to hit a fresh four-year low, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Goldman Sachs has sought to reassure clients spooked by the recent falls in tech stocks, saying the US is unlikely to suffer a 2000-style crash.

The Nasdaq index suffered its worst day since 2011 yesterday, dropping over 3% as investors continued to switch out of technology and biotechnology holdings.

Dovish Federal Reserve minutes sent US and Asian markets higher overnight, allaying fears the Fed could raise rates earlier than expected.