Asian Shares Gain: Tokyo Nikkei Surpasses 58,000

Asian Shares rose broadly on Thursday as major markets in the region rallied following positive momentum from global markets and strong U.S. economic signals. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index climbed above 58,000 points for the first time, marking a historic milestone and adding to the positive trend seen in Asian equity markets. Overall, investors welcomed gains in technology and export-oriented stocks, even as mixed moves in China and Hong Kong showed that regional markets remain sensitive to global cues such as U.S. jobs and monetary policy.