After bouts of volatility sparked by concerns over the durability of the AI-driven rally, investors are now squarely focused on the U.S. payrolls report due later in the day, which could prove crucial for the interest-rate outlook.

SYDNEY: Asian stock markets jumped on Wednesday (Aug 5) as robust earnings and renewed appetite for tech propelled Wall Street to record highs, while hopes for progress on opening…

SYDNEY, Aug 5 : Asian stock markets jumped on Wednesday as strong earnings and a resurgence of demand for tech lifted Wall Street to record peaks, while hopes for progress on…