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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jiang Junzhe

Asian shares soar after Wall Street rallies into a 3rd day

South Korea Financial Markets - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Asian markets were higher early Friday after Wall Street rallied for the 3rd day, driven by hopes for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 surged 1.9% to 35,701.38 and the Kospi in South Korea gained 1% to 2,547.39.

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