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Japan’s Nikkei index rises supported by auto stocks

Japan’s Nikkei index rose for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday as investors returned to buying distressed growth-related stocks, while Toyota Motor shares led the auto sector higher after announcing record monthly global sales. The Nikkei rose 0.88 percent to close at 32,619.34 points, and the broader Topix index rose …

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US stocks surge as recent data refuels hopes on Fed’s pause

The major Wall Street indexes rose on Wednesday as new economic data revealed a slowing US economy, maintaining predictions that the Federal Reserve will hold off on raising interest rates in September. In August, private payrolls expanded by 177,000 jobs, versus predictions of 195,000, according to the ADP National Employment …

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