Asian Markets Track Wall St Gains Ahead Of Key Inflation Data

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 has soared to highs not seen since 1990 as a weaker yen boosts the country's exporters and falling bond yields lift investor confidence (Credit: AFP)

Asian markets rose Thursday as investors gear up for the release of major US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the Federal Reserve's timetable for cutting interest rates.

The positive vibes on trading floors follow gains on Wall Street, where tech firms bounced after a relatively dour start to the year and dealers were also gearing up for the start of corporate earnings season.