Asian Markets Open Higher Amid US Growth and Gold Rally
Originally Published 17 days ago — by CNBC
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher amid holiday-thinned trade, with Japan's Nikkei and Topix gaining modestly, while silver prices surged to a new high of $74.89 per ounce, driven by year-to-date gains and investor sentiment. Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.3% in December, above the BOJ's target, hinting at potential interest rate hikes. US futures also edged higher after record closes on Wall Street, reflecting ongoing positive market momentum.