Asian markets rebounded strongly Thursday as fresh U.S. economic data eased lingering inflation concerns. Japan and South Korea's benchmarks opened sharply higher, signaling a swift recovery in investor sentiment.
Nikkei Rallies with Strong Momentum
The Nikkei 225 surged 959.57 points at open, up 1.77% to 55,205.11, marking one of the largest single-day gains in recent weeks. The rally reflects renewed confidence in the global growth outlook.
KOSPI Climbs in Sync
South Korea's KOSPI index rose 157.3 points, or 3.09%, to open at 5,250.84, recovering from steep losses seen the previous session. The sharp rebound highlights market resilience and fast-moving capital returning to risk assets.
- Latest U.S. data shows cooling inflation pressure
- Market expectations for Fed policy stabilize
- Foreign capital flows back into Asian equities
- Technology and export-driven stocks lead gains
Analysts note that despite the prior correction, underlying fundamentals remain intact. Short-term volatility has created attractive entry points, and with global monetary policy becoming clearer, Japanese and Korean markets may enter a new phase of valuation recovery.