Asian stocks rose on Wednesday as the U.S. Congress looked set to end the federal shutdown and traders looked for direction in the absence of clues from government data services. Hang Seng index advanced 125 points and Nikkei 225 index rose 90 points.
See MoreAsia Pacific stocks were mixed on Friday morning amid fresh concerns over U.S. trade tariffs after Trump announced steep duties against Canada, while Chinese markets outperformed on bets of more stimulus measures. Hang Seng index rose 356 points while Nikkei 225 index fell 52 points
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