The Times of India

Asian stocks today: Markets inch higher ahead of US economic and job data; Nikkei up 2%, HSI adds 97 points

Asian markets showed gains Wednesday, with Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan trading higher. Investors are weighing weak US consumer data and economic concerns against potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Technology stocks faced pressure globally due to high valuations and AI investment worries, as traders await crucial US jobs and inflation figures.