Asian stocks rise on U.S. 'fiscal cliff' optimism

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Source: Reuters
Asian stocks and other risk assets advanced today as signs of agreement increased optimism that the U.S. budget tussle might be settled before spending cuts and tax hikes to take effect next year. The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index excluding Japan gained 0.2%, following an increase in global stocks yesterday. Australian shares climbed as much as 0.5% to the highest level in 17 months. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed up 1.0 % at more than 8-month high.  
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