Asian stocks edge higher; Kospi, Topix rise even as oil jumps on Hormuz stalemate

Brent crude gained more than 1% to touch $83.45 a barrel, driven by intensifying West Asia tensions and continued ambiguity over efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the 10-year Treasury yield jumped seven basis points to 4.68%.

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