Asian stock markets saw small gains, with investors cautious about US tariffs. In Japan, the Nikkei-225 index rose 1%, while mainland China shares remained steady after earlier losses caused by US plans to impose levies on Chinese vessels. New Zealand’s dollar declined further, and most other regional markets were closed for Good Friday.
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