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Which Asian markets joined the chip-led rally?

Ahead of a Federal Reserve decision, most Asian shares rose, AP reports. South Korean chip stocks lifted the Kospi while Hong Kong declined.

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What happened

Asian markets mostly advanced following a technology-led Wall Street rally. Semiconductor shares supported South Korea’s Kospi, while Hong Kong declined. Oil edged higher and US futures slipped ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision.

Sources and method

Asian stocks rise after a rally on Wall Street, while oil prices edge higher ↗

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