Asian stocks extend global rally to 7th day, US stimulus in focus

Tokyo led the advance, with the Nikkei jumping 1.9% early in the session. MSCI#39;s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.3%, hitting its highest level this month, though Chinese blue chips slipped 0.1% just after the open.

Asian stocks extend global rally to 7th day, US stimulus in focus
Tokyo led the advance, with the Nikkei jumping 1.9% early in the session. MSCI#39;s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.3%, hitting its highest level this month, though Chinese blue chips slipped 0.1% just after the open.