Asia Markets Surge on AI Rally; Nikkei Jumps 3.3%

Major Asian markets saw significant gains, led by Japan's Nikkei 225 which surged 3.3% to a six-week high, and South Korea's KOSPI, up 2.0%. The gains were attributed to an AI rally. However, other markets experienced mixed results, with India's Sensex and Singapore's STI slipping, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declining 2.0%. Markets in Shanghai and Hong Kong were closed.