Sydney — Asian shares climbed on Thursday and bonds extended their blistering rally as investors wagered the likely prospect that US policy gridlock would greatly favour some industries while putting a restraining hand on government borrowing.

The risk of a prolonged contested election remained, though the count was progressing in an orderly fashion with Democratic challenger Joe Biden narrowly ahead in key states...

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