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Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge

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Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not be enough to keep borrowing costs from spiking.

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    Asian stocks rally as US Treasury steps in to ease bond fears (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Asian markets rallied Thursday after the US Treasury said it would "at least double" the amount of long-term bonds to push down borrowing costs, following a surge this week to near two-decade highs.

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    Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not be enough to keep borrowing costs from spiking.

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