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Asia's share markets rise in wake of US rally Asia's share markets rise in wake of US rally
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Markets in Asia rise in the wake of US markets' overnight records - inspired by Wednesday's apparent hardening of the US's stance on interest rates. Markets in Asia rose in the wake of US markets' overnight records - inspired by Wednesday's apparent hardening of the US's stance on interest rates.
The Federal Reserve introduced a subtle change of tone, saying it would be "patient" in moving to normalise interest rates.The Federal Reserve introduced a subtle change of tone, saying it would be "patient" in moving to normalise interest rates.
That statement was seen as firmer than the previous "considerable time" before rates were raised.That statement was seen as firmer than the previous "considerable time" before rates were raised.
The Nikkei jumped 2.4% to close at 17,621.40 points.The Nikkei jumped 2.4% to close at 17,621.40 points.
The broader Topix rose 2.4% to 1,409.61.The broader Topix rose 2.4% to 1,409.61.
Japan's central bank kept monetary policy on hold after having surprised markets two months ago with a stimulus increase.Japan's central bank kept monetary policy on hold after having surprised markets two months ago with a stimulus increase.
Crude oil also pared its declines, rising by 1.4% in US trading.Crude oil also pared its declines, rising by 1.4% in US trading.
Australia's S&P/ASX200 index rallied 2.45% to close at 5,338.65 points while New Zealand stocks added 0.2% to 5,527.75.Australia's S&P/ASX200 index rallied 2.45% to close at 5,338.65 points while New Zealand stocks added 0.2% to 5,527.75.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 1.4% to 23,150.24 while the Shanghai Composite gained 1.3% to reach 3,098.41 points. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose about 1.3% to close at 23,116.63 points while the Shanghai Composite gained 1.7% to reach 3,108.60 points.
Chinese electric car-maker BYD surged nearly 20% in Hong Kong after shareholder Berkshire Hathaway denied it was looking to reduce its stake in the company. A big mover was Chinese electric car-maker BYD, which surged nearly 20% in Hong Kong after shareholder Berkshire Hathaway denied it was looking to reduce its stake in the company.
Speculation that legendary US investor Warren Buffett was going to cut his holdings in BYD had sparked a record fall the day before.Speculation that legendary US investor Warren Buffett was going to cut his holdings in BYD had sparked a record fall the day before.