Asian markets up

BBC Business 1 Dec

Asian stocks have gained after a group of the world's biggest central banks unveiled plans to support the global financial system. Analysts said that the move by the central banks was an indication that the policymakers were trying to find a solution to the problems.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 2.4%, South Korea's Kospi gained 3.7% and Australia's ASX 200 added 2.5%.

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