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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after another U.S. rally spurred by positive economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.5% to finish at 23,247.15. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.8% to 6,063.20, although the nation reported its worst drop in GDP ever, with a 7% contraction in the April-June quarter.