[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks take impetus from the gains on Wall St, which were facilitated by softer yields and lower oil prices amid increased optimism regarding a resolution to the Middle East conflict

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks take impetus from the gains on Wall St, which were facilitated by softer yields and lower oil prices amid increased optimism regarding a resolution to the Middle East conflict

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South Korea May 1st-20th Exports rose 64.8% Y/Y, Imports rose 29.3% Y/Y, Trade Balance is at a provisional surplus of USD 11.03bln

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