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Asian Equities Gain As Fed Pivot Hopes Deepen

Positive sentiment prevailed in most Asian markets on Thursday amidst dovish comments by Federal Reserve officials that markets see as heralding an earlier-than-expected rate cut. Easing inflation in Europe as well as hopes of Chinese stimulus also buoyed market sentiment.

China's Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3 percent to finish trading at 3,029.67. The day's trading ranged between 3,030.91 and 3,013.77. The Shenzhen Component Index dipped 0.2 percent to close at 9,726.92.

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