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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Shares are higher in Asia in an upbeat start to the new year

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

Asian markets began the new year Friday with gains, while U.S. futures and oil prices also advanced.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumped 2.2% to 26,189.79 on a strong rally in tech shares.

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