 China Daily | Nikkei blazes 7.7%, but region ends off highs MarketWatch - By V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian markets mostly ended higher Wednesday, with stocks in Tokyo overcoming intraday volatility to soar on hopes the Bank of Japan will cut interest rates in a move that could force a retreat ... Global stocks gain on rate cut hopes, but outlook grim Asia Stocks Extend Global Rally as Nations Move to Ease Crisis |