Asian stocks echo US rally ahead of inflation data: Markets wrap

Tech rally lifted Asian stocks, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100; Taiwan Semiconductor strong. Powell hinted at rate cuts; core CPI to rise. China tightened short selling. Inflation data awaited. Japan orders, Thai confidence, Malaysia, and South Korea policies in focus. Fed cuts in 2024 expected. Global equities hit record, yen stable, Apple improved from 2023.