Asian equities mostly rose Thursday as investors built on this week's rally after US data ramped up expectations for a string of interest rate cuts.
Markets have enjoyed a healthy run in recent months -- with some hitting record highs -- on growth optimism that the Federal Reserve will resume its monetary easing process as figures indicate the world's top economy is slowing.
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