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Asia stocks rise, Tokyo boosted by weak yen

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Japanese stocks advanced on May 10, 2016, with exporters lifted by a weakening yen
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Tokyo led Asian markets higher Tuesday as exporters were lifted by a weakening yen, while tighter Chinese inflation data also provided some cheer.

However, gains were tempered by losses in energy firms after a slump in crude prices as the wildfires sweeping Canada's oil-sands region abated.

Japanese stocks advanced for a second day as the dollar made up more ground against the yen after Friday's US jobs report provided hope for the economy but was weak enough to suggest any Federal Reserve interest rate hike would be gradual.

Japanese officials continued to try to talk down the currency, with finance minister Taro Aso repeating warnings about possible intervention.

The Nikkei index closed 2.2 percent higher while the dollar climbed to 108.93 yen, up from 108.34 yen in New York and sharply higher than the 105.50 yen troughs touched last Tuesday.

Toshihiko Matsuno, chief strategist at SMBC Friend Securities, told Bloomberg News: "We're more likely to see a weakening yen this week. The Japanese currency has fallen to within the levels assumed for it by exporters, so investors will be able to buy the shares again."

Shanghai reversed early losses to end marginally higher after inflation came in above two percent again last month while the fall in prices paid at factory gates also eased.

The figures provided some small hope for the world's number two economy after weekend data showed another fall in exports and imports.

"We are witnessing a reversal of the deflation process," Larry Hu, head of China economics at Macquarie Securities in Hong Kong, wrote in a recent note. "While deflation is very painful, the reversal of it could also lead to higher nominal growth and inventory restocking."

- Manila swings -

Among other markets, Sydney ended up 0.4 percent and Seoul added 0.8 percent. Hong Kong climbed 0.4 percent.

Manila's stock market ended 2.6 percent higher after a volatile day as anti-establishment politician Rodrigo Duterte claimed victory as the new president of the Philippines.

The 71-year-old stormed to victory with a landslide in Monday's election after an incendiary campaign dominated by his profanity-laced vows to kill criminals.

Philippine shares had fallen more than five percent over the past six weeks as Duterte looked set for victory, with traders concerned about his economic plans. But despite uncertainty over policies, the peso rose 0.7 percent against the dollar.

"There will be a honeymoon period moving forward as investors give Duterte the benefit of the doubt," Smith Chua, chief investment officer for the asset management and trust arm of Bank of the Philippine Islands in Manila, said.

Hopes that European leaders will agree to a deal to release fresh bailout cash to Greece also provided some cheer after Greece's parliament voted for more pension cuts and tax hikes.

Oil prices bounced back in the afternoon, having plunged Monday as the biggest threat to Canada's reserves seemed to be over with rain and cooler temperatures slowing fires that have raged for more than a week.

The Brent crude contract rose 0.9 percent in Asia having lost almost four percent Monday while West Texas Intermediate gained 0.4 percent the day after a 2.7 percent loss.

In early European trade London gained 0.6 percent, Frankfurt added 0.8 percent and Paris was up 0.4 percent.

- Key figures around 0800 GMT -

Tokyo: Nikkei 225: UP 2.2 percent at 16,565.19 (close)

Shanghai: UP 1.07 points at 2,832.59 (close)

Hong Kong: UP 0.4 percent at 20,242.68 (close)

London - FTSE 100: UP 0.6 percent at 6,151.27

Euro/dollar: UP at $1.1392 from $1.1381 Monday

Dollar/yen: UP at 108.93 yen from 108.34 yen

New York - Dow: DOWN 0.2 percent at 17,705.91 (close)

Source :AFP

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