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Asian stocks build on gains ahead of US inflation data ========== Asian stocks mostly rose as worries about a US recession eased; Tokyo's Nikkei led the rally and briefly topped the levels touched at the start of the month before last Monday's rout; Traders are keenly awaiting US inflation data this week; Observers warned that the inflation readings could cause big market moves in either direction; Oil prices ticked down but remain up about eight percent for the week owing to fears of a possible spiralling conflict in the Middle East and an escalation of tensions in major producer Russia. https://emeatribune.com/asian-stocks-build-on-gains-ahead-of-us-inflation-data/