Korean Stock Surge Leads Asian Rally on Renewed AI Enthusiasm

South Korean stocks jumped 17%, leading the region's equity markets higher, as chip and technology shares climbed.

Bank of Japan Stands Pat, Continues to See Inflation Around 2%

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy unchanged Friday as it assesses how its latest interest-rate increase is affecting the economy and price trends.

China's Factory Activity Gauge Unexpectedly Signals Contraction