TOKYO: Asian shares edged higher to reverse a four-day losing streak on Wednesday as investors took comfort from firm U.S. data underscoring an American recovery, and assurances from China's central bank to provide funds to institutions if needed.
Global equity markets and the dollar rose on Tuesday after U.S. economic reports ranging from manufacturing and housing to consumer confidence buoyed optimism - after days of nerve-wracking uncertainty over the intentions of the world's biggest central banks.
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