Reported about 6 hours ago
Asian stocks rose in response to gains on Wall Street, achieving new highs, while oil prices fell amid declining tensions over potential strikes on Iranian energy facilities. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index saw a 0.6% uptick, spurred by increases in Australia, Japan, and Taiwan, although Chinese and Hong Kong shares lagged due to expectations of government stimulus. Anticipation surrounds governmental economic support measures, as China's economy shows signs of weakening with lower-than-expected export growth. Meanwhile, Tokyo Metro's strong IPO indicates investor interest despite economic challenges in the region.
Source: YAHOO