Most markets rise in Asia on recovery optimism, worries remain


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HONG KONG (AFP): Most Asian markets extended gains Tuesday (March 30) following another record on Wall Street though investors remain torn between vaccine-fuelled optimism over the economic outlook and fears over a surge in inflation the recovery is expected to bring with it.

With a number of big data announcements coming this week, analysts said traders were largely biding their time awaiting the next catalyst to drive buying, though most tip the year-long rally across equities to continue this year despite recent stutters.

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