Asian Shares Gain on May Day Holidays
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 22:50 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Shares are higher in Asia, though most markets in the region are closed for May Day holidays. Oil prices remain steady at $111 a barrel.
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