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SINGAPORE: Asian stocks edged higher and a rally in the euro stalled on Wednesday, as investors looked for more signs that European leaders were tackling a debt crisis that threatens the financial system before committing bolder market bets.

SINGAPORE: Oil and gold led gains in commodities in Asia on Tuesday as investors bet Europe's plan to shore up banks would reduce the risks of a widespread banking crisis in the euro zone, prompting investors to reduce holdings of the U.S. dollar.

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: Asian stocks jumped on Friday and the euro steadied, after rising sharply the previous day, as investors hoped for a big policy move from European finance ministers to combat the debt crisis.

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: Asian stocks jumped on Friday and the euro steadied, after rising sharply the previous day, as investors hoped for a big policy move from European finance ministers to combat the debt crisis.

SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed to an almost 13-month high on Wednesday, as traders continued to bet on a brighter demand outlook for palm oil following expectations of a smaller soybean crop in coming months. The U.S.