Asian stock markets rose sharply on Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, with Hong Kong leading the rally after China said it was considering potential trade talks with the U.S. Hang Seng index rose 378 points and Nikkei 225 index gained 446 points.
See MoreShares in Asia Pacific were higher on Wednesday and oil prices slid as relief over a potential easing of global trade tensions was offset by a worsening economic outlook and dour signals from corporates swept up by Trump’s tariffs. Hang Seng index rose 37 points and Nikkei 225 index gained 62 points.
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