August 24, 2023 6:07 PM

Asian stock markets gained today

Asian stock markets gained today after blockbuster results from tech giant Nvidia boosted Wall Street, while a retreat in government bond yields eased pressure on borrowing costs, further boosting sentiment. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index surged two percent and South Korea's Kospi rose 1.3 percent. Japan's Nikkei-225 accelerated 0.9 percent and Singapore's Straits Times index added 0.2 percent.  China's Shanghai Composite Index appreciated 0.12 percent European M...