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Asian Markets Rise Ahead Of US Election, Chinese Stimulus Meeting

The dollar slipped after a fresh poll put Vice President Kamala Harris ahead in Iowa, a state her rival Donald Trump won in 2016 and 2020 (Credit: AFP)

Asian markets rose Monday as investors steel themselves for a too-close-to-call US presidential election, while Chinese leaders meet to hammer out a stimulus package that experts say could be determined by the vote.

The gains came after a positive lead from Wall Street and data showing far fewer US jobs were created last month than expected, boosting hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut when it gathers this week.

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