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Rebound in Japan leads Asian markets to firmer levels

QUIET TRADE Taiwan advanced to within striking distance of the key 6,000 points resistance level despite a larger-than-expected hike of 25 basis points in interest rates

AFP , HONG KONG

The benchmark SP/ASX 200 index fell 5.4 points to 3,659.6 while the broader All Ordinaries index closed down 5.7 points at 3,669.0.

Turnover totalled 944.3 million shares worth A$2.4 billion (US$1.72 billion) as gains led losers 698 to 631, with 371 stocks steady.

Singapore share prices closed marginally lower, dropping 0.18 percent as gains in blue chip stocks were capped by profit-taking ahead of the weekend, dealers said.

The Straits Times Index closed down 3.60 points at 1,981.14, while the broader All Singapore Equities index inched up 0.12 points higher to 518.04.

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