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Asian Shares Mixed Despite Fed Rate Cut Optimism

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Asian stocks traded mixed on Monday despite optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve may cut interest rates by a full percentage point by the end of 2024.

Gold was marginally higher as the dollar remained on the back foot after recording its worst week in four months.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hovered near a two-month low while oil rose further after jumping more than 4 percent on Friday.

In the Middle East, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. said he is hopeful a deal for the release of a significant number of hostages will be reached "in the coming days".

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