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Asian stocks steady as jitters ease; dollar firm

Asian shares were mostly steady as worries about artificial intelligence and Middle East tensions eased. Japan’s Nikkei jumped 2.5%, while South Korean stocks edged higher. The dollar stayed firm as traders weighed expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
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