Asian stocks rise before U.S. fiscal cliff talks resume

Source: Reuters
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Asian stocks rose on caution as U.S. officials were ready to resume talks on how to avoid spending cuts and tax increases. The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific stocks excluding Japan rose 0.3%, with Australian stocks gaining also 0.3%. Hong Kong shares climbed 0.4% to near the highest level in 17 months, while Shanghai steadied after rising to the highest since July. 
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