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Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5%

Gold edges higher; hovers near one-week low on tempered Middle East fears
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,333.29 per ounce

Oil steadies in Asian trading, Middle East tensions remain in focus
Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures traded 4 cents higher at $87.39 a barrel

Dollar touches new 34-year peak vs yen on US rate outlook
Markets on lookout for Japan intervention on dollar/yen

Bitcoin traders shrug off 'halving' to focus on broader market risks
Bitcoin enthusiasts had eagerly waited for the "halving"

US Stocks: Wall St stocks end higher with major corporate earnings in view
Nvidia rebounds after previous session selloff

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