Asian benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war
Asian markets rose in early Wednesday trading, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 1.3% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gaining 0.9%. Investors remain optimistic about AI and chips despite regional war concerns.
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose in early Wednesday trading, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and computer chips despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 1.3% in morning trading to 66,318.81. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.9% to 8,791.30. South Korea’s Kospi lost earlier gains to be little changed,...
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