HONG KONG: Japanese stocks rallied again on Thursday while traders on most other markets took a breather after a strong three-day rally, while the pound edged down ahead of a Bank of England policy meeting.

The Nikkei index headed for a fourth straight gain as investors awaited details from the government of fresh stimulus after a sweeping election victory at the weekend.

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