Australian Shares Close Sharply Higher Led By Miners []

Australian Shares Close Sharply Higher Led By Miners []
Wednesday, Sydney shares closed higher led by the miners. The decision by the central bank to raise interest rates signalled strong domestic economic growth which could translate into higher corporate earnings.

South Korean Shares Advance On Wall Street Rally []
Wednesday, Seoul shares were trading higher on buying in tech and other blue-chip stocks. At 11:02 local time, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index or KOSPI was up 29.08 points, or 1.42% at 2,083.52.

Japanese Market Gains On Positive Lead From Wall Street, Bargain Hunting []
Wednesday, Tokyo shares were trading higher, tracking the positive lead from Wall Street and buoyed by strong earnings announcements. At 10:24 a.m. local time, the benchmark Nikkei 225 Index was gaining 35.09 points to 16,284.72, while the broader Tokyo stock price Index for all First Section Issues or TOPIX was advancing 4.30 points to 1,578.89.