Asian markets rose and the dollar remained subdued against the yen on Wednesday ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting most economists expect will deliver fresh stimulus to kickstart the economy.

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The US dollar advanced against the euro in Asian trade on Monday as markets reacted calmly to China's growth slowdown and took heart from the earnings prospects of US banks, analysts said.

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Asian shares rose on Wednesday as concerns that Europe's financial strains could intensify following a warning from Spain that it was being shut out of credit markets fuelled hopes that policy makers

Asian markets were mostly lower on Monday despite figures from HSBC that it said could dampen fears of a slowdown in the world's number two economy and as investors awaited key events this week.

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The yen fell against the dollar and euro in early Asian trade on Wednesday as risk sentiment shifted on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis, following a successful Spanish bond auction.

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Asian markets bounced back on Wednesday following some much-needed positive news out of Europe and an IMF report forecasting global growth would be stronger than first thought.

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Asian markets were mostly higher on Monday following a positive lead from Wall Street and bargain hunting after last week's losses but gains were capped by lingering concerns over China's economy.

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