South Korea’s Kospi index saw a significant jump, mirroring Wall Street’s positive performance. AI-related stocks experienced a strong rebound after recent declines earlier in the week. Japanese markets also climbed, with technology and investment firms showing gains. Oil prices increased due to ongoing tensions and a closed key shipping route. Major US indices closed higher on Thursday, indicating a positive market sentiment.
Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision
The Japanese yen faced renewed pressure after Tokyo intervened in currency markets. The dollar gained as traders questioned the US Federal Reserve’s inflation stance. Japan