From CNBC:



– Japanese stock market significantly higher, extending gains from previous three sessions, following positive cues from Wall Street
– Nikkei 225 index up 1.13 percent at 33,682.95, with most sectors seeing gains, especially in technology stocks
– Market heavyweight SoftBank Group surging almost 5 percent, Fast Retailing adding more than 1 percent, and gains in tech and banking sectors

– U.S. dollar trading in higher 142 yen-range on Wednesday
– On Wall Street, stocks moved mostly higher on Tuesday, with major averages all rising
– Major European markets remained closed on Tuesday, and crude oil prices surged amid escalating tensions in Middle East and trade disruptions following attacks on ships



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