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Asian stocks rose on Friday ahead of U.S. payrolls data, with investors hopeful a broader trade war could be averted. The yen hit its highest in nearly two months due to rising odds of rate hikes in Japan this year. Investors have been cautious as threatened duties on China were implemented, but Beijing's measured response left room for negotiations. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.17%,

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