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Oil prices jump, as China data lift stocks higher

Emerging market stocks edged higher yesterday, but currencies struggled for direction after manufacturing data painted a mixed picture for developing economies while the prospect of rising oil prices and a weaker dollar provided some support.

Data from China showed manufacturing in the world’s second- largest economy grew more than expected in November because of government building projects and a housing boom.

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