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 polici
Asian equities advanced after a rally in the worlds largest tech stocks lifted US and global shares to new highs ahead of inflation data due later Thursday.Equities in Japan and Australia and futures… [+3298 chars]