Asian stocks rose on Monday as investors bet on continued easing by the Federal Reserve. The Nikkei in Japan struggled amid uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s prospects for a rate hike. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong and the Shanghai Composite Index in China both saw gains, with technology stocks leading the way. The positive sentiment was also supported by a weaker US dollar.

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