Asian shares rose as cooler-than-expected US inflation data reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes and the artificial intelligence trade gathered fresh momentum. Oil rose.
MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge climbed 1.2%, with more than three stocks advancing for every decliner. South Korea’s Kospi jumped more than 6%, led by a 10% gain in SK Hynix Inc. after its American depositary receipts surged 27%. Shares also rose in Japan and Australia, putting the regional benchmark on track for a second day of gains.