Asian markets open: Nikkei soars 1%, Sensex to rebound on US inflation relief

A powerful wave of optimism swept across Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, as investors cheered US inflation data that solidified expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. Japan’s Nikkei 225 continued its stunning ascent, shattering records for a second consecutive day, while strong corporate earnings in China added another layer of fuel to […]