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Most Asian stocks climbed after the European Central Bank cut interest rates to a record low and U.S. jobless claims fell to the lowest in five years.
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European stocks gained the most in a month, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index posting its longest winning streak since January, as banks advanced and a report showed Chinese imports beat forecasts in March.
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The Australian and New Zealand currencies rose versus the yen after a survey of companies showed Chinese manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in two years, brightening the outlook for commodity exports.
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The yen headed for a weekly drop against most of its major peers before data that may show the U.S. added jobs for a ninth month and after German exports rose by more than forecast, reducing demand for haven currencies.
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The Australian dollar slid for a third straight day against its U.S. counterpart and New Zealand’s currency decreased as global stocks dropped, damping demand for higher-yielding assets.
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The New Zealand dollar rose against the U.S. currency and Australia’s was stronger as this week’s rally in global equities spurred demand for higher-yielding assets.
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The Australian dollar touched the highest in more than a week and New Zealand’s currency rose versus the greenback as Asian stocks advanced and higher prices for commodities boosted demand for higher-yielding assets.
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The Australian dollar traded within 2 U.S. cents of parity with the greenback after the nation’s central bank said its decision to keep interest rates unchanged this month had been “finely balanced.”
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The Australian and New Zealand dollars gained as prospects for accelerating domestic growth boosted demand for the South Pacific nations’ assets.
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Australia’s dollar rose to a six-week high against New Zealand’s before a report forecast to show the jobless rate fell in the larger South Pacific nation, fueling speculation the central bank will raise interest rates.
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