Reported about 6 hours ago
Asian shares experienced gains on Friday after U.S. stocks surged to a record high, bolstered by optimism regarding potential cuts to interest rates following mixed job market data. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 increased by 0.9%, while Chinese markets also saw rises, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index up 0.5%. Investors are eyeing an upcoming U.S. Labor Department report for further insights into the job market, which may influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.
Source: YAHOO