"Nikkei Surges Past 35,000 as Asian Markets Rally"

Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225, rose ahead of U.S. inflation data, with the Nikkei briefly crossing the 35,000 mark for the first time since 1990. Investors are also awaiting the Bank of Korea's rate decision, while in the U.S., all three major indexes gained as traders anticipate the release of fresh inflation data and earnings. Additionally, analysts are discussing the performance of electric vehicle companies like Tesla and BYD, as well as offering insights on the equity market's outlook for 2024.