[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin the new month mostly in the green with the Nikkei 225 and KOSPI extending on fresh record highs following a lack of major developments over the weekend, while a US-Iran peace deal agreement remains elusive

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Israeli jets hit Al-Qatrani, Al-Mawahani and Bin Jabal in Lebanon, according to IRIB

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PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7643 (prev. 6.8176)

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin the new month mostly in the green with the Nikkei 225 and KOSPI extending on fresh record highs following a lack of major developments over the weekend, while a US-Iran peace deal agreement remains elusive

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Israel conducts airstrike on Al Qatraniyeh in southern Lebanon, according to Fars

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Korea (Republic of) Imports YoY (May) Y/Y 20.8% vs. Exp. 16.7% (Prev. 16.7%)

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