Asia Trading to Ramp Up Amid Upbeat Sentiment: Markets Wrap
Asian shares climbed as Hong Kong traders returned from Lunar New Year holidays amid a positive tone for risk taking, with a gauge of dollar strength near a nine-month low and hopes for a pause in interest rate hikes.
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### Response: Asian shares climbed as Hong Kong traders returned from Lunar New Year holidays amid a positive tone for risk taking, with a gauge of dollar strength near a nine-month low and hopes for a pause in interest rate hikes.