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Asian shares steady, rising U.S. yields bolster dollar

(Reuters) – Asian shares were steady on Wednesday and the dollar benefited from rising U.S. Treasury yields, while the euro remained under pressure ahead of expected easing steps from the European Central Bank. ‘s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS was flat in early trade, not far from last week’s one-year high. Japan’s Nikkei stock average .N225 rose 0.1 percent, getting a lift from a weaker yen, and building on Tuesday’s 2-month closing […]