Asian stocks edge up on optimism about trade talks

Shares in Japan, which was negotiating with the US for a deal to lower levies, jumped 1.1% while a regional gauge made moderate gains. Treasuries were little changed at the open after yields surged in the prior session, with traders paring bets on interest rates. Bitcoin extended its rally, rising 0.4% to around $103,000. Gold rebounded early Friday after falling in its two previous sessions. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose 1% during US trading.

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