Asian Stocks Surge On Positive CPI Data; Gains Are Limited By Sluggish GDP In Japan And Cautious Policies In China.
Most Asian stocks surge on Thursday, tracking overnight record highs on Wall Street. Softer consumer inflation readings in the U.S. have increased bets on interest rate cuts in 2024, providing a boost to the markets. Wall Street Leads the Way The strong performance of Wall Street helped Asian markets overlook headwinds from China and Japan. …