Asian Shares Surge Amid Tech Rally and Currency Fluctuations

Asian shares bounced due to a tech-driven rally on Wall Street while the dollar gained after U.S. core inflation rose slightly. Investors await a policy decision from the European Central Bank, with expectations of a rate cut. The global markets and currencies fluctuated following the data and central bank updates.

Asian shares experienced a notable surge on Thursday, driven by a tech-focused rally on Wall Street. This rise coincided with gains in the dollar following a slight upturn in U.S. core inflation figures, diminishing the prospects of a significant rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.

Investor focus is now turning towards the European Central Bank's upcoming policy decision, with a rate cut being largely anticipated. European markets are set for substantial gains, as evidenced by increases in EUROSTOXX 50 and FTSE futures. The broad Asia-Pacific shares index, excluding Japan, also showed growth, driven in part by Japan's Nikkei, bolstered by a weakening yen.

The dollar's strength was further supported by hawkish remarks from a senior Bank of Japan official, and positive U.S. core inflation data. Meanwhile, Wall Street's tech stocks offset prior concerns, led by an 8% jump in AI company Nvidia's shares. The global financial landscape continues to evolve with fluctuating currencies, shifting treasury yields, and rising oil and gold prices.

(With inputs from agencies.)