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Asian markets edge higher as South Korean equities lead; U.S. July payrolls in focus

South Korean equities posted a 1.3% gain on Friday, pulling Asian markets broadly higher as investors looked past geopolitical tensions and continued to favor tech stocks. The advance held

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7 August 2026Markets desk
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