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Tensions between the West and Russia are starting to weigh on global stock markets as weak data also continues to hamper confidence. 

China shares plunged Thursday, as widening losses in Hong Kong and signs of lessening intervention by Beijing spooked investors.

Hong Kong stocks hit a 3 1/2 -year low and Japan's Nikkei closed in bear market territory, as this year's global selloff resumed in the region.

Most Asian shares rose Friday amid gains in oil prices and a surge in major currencies across the region.

Stocks in most Asian markets rallied Thursday after the U.S. central bank said it wouldn't raise interest rates as quickly as expected.

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday ahead of the U.S. central bank's interest-rate decision, with China's main stock benchmark closing slightly up after upbeat comments by the country's premier.

Bank of Japan did not dip further into the negative territory amid market and political pressure.

Shares throughout Asia rallied Monday, extending four-straight weeks of gains ahead of decisions by central banks in the U.S. and Japan later this week.

Global stock markets climbed for a fourth day and government bond yields around the world hit their lowest levels in years on Friday, driven by the prospect of further cuts in interest rates and more central bank bond buying to support weak economies.

Asian stock markets rose Friday after Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney signaled a stronger possibility of a summer rate cut to support the U.K. economy in the wake of the country's vote last week to leave the European Union.

Asian stock markets rose Friday after Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney signaled a stronger possibility of a summer rate cut to support the U.K. economy in the wake of the country's vote last week to leave the European Union.

Global stocks mostly stabilized following a two-day bounceback in risk assets, on track for a subdued end to a turbulent first half of the year.

Global stocks mostly stabilized following a two-day bounceback in risk assets, on track for a subdued end to a turbulent first half of the year.

Stocks across Asia rose Thursday, as worries subsided about the fallout from the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union.

Stocks across Asia rose Thursday, as worries subsided about the fallout from the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union.

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Global markets gained Wednesday, extending a broad-based relief rally as fears receded that the U.K.'s referendum vote to leave the European Union last week could disrupt the world economy.

Global markets gained Wednesday, extending a broad-based relief rally as fears receded that the U.K.'s referendum vote to leave the European Union last week could disrupt the world economy.

Shares across Asia rallied Wednesday as worries about the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union abated and investors began buying up badly beaten sectors, including financials.