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TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped 1.64 percent on Thursday morning as a weak yen lifted exporters while upbeat machinery order data boosted sentiment in post-holiday trade.

Hong Kong: The euro extended its gains against the dollar Tuesday while Asian equities climbed on hopes Greece's new government will be able to negotiate a bailout deal with the EU and IMF that will avoid it leaving the eurozone.

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened Wednesday, capping a powerful year of gains against other major currencies as the US economy proved to be a bright spot in a dimming global economy.