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KOSPI jumps as Fed rate-hike bets cool; Asian stocks climb

Asian equities rose on Friday Sept. 4 as investors scaled back expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase this month. MSCI Asia Pacific gained 0.3%, with South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI leading regional gains.

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Asian equities advanced on Friday September 4, tracking a rally on Wall Street after investors scaled back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase this month.MSCI's Asia Pacific index gained 0.3%, with South Korea's benchmark leading regional advances.

Hang Seng futures climbed 1.1%, the Ko…