Asian stocks gain as economic outlook on the U.S. improves

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Source: Bloomberg
Asian equities reached their biggest rise in two weeks after data showed U.S. employment and manufacturing improved. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.8% and the Nikkei 225 Stock Average edged 1.2% higher. The gauge of MSCI index has rallied 13% since its lowest level in June on asset purchases the U.S. and Japan increased to revive their economies.

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