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Asian stocks saw a slight uptick today, with the MSCI Asia Index recording gains of 0.3%.
These increases were driven by strong performances in Japan and Hong Kong, while Chinese stocks showed mixed results.
This comes amid a sense of anticipation ahead of key decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan,
which are expected to chart the course for global interest rates.

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In the currency markets, the Japanese yen paused its upward trajectory after four consecutive sessions of gains,
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Meanwhile, in commodity markets, oil and gold prices saw slight declines as expectations grew for a potential easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve.

Asian Stocks Rise as Markets Await Fed and Bank of Japan Decisions

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