Asian markets rose on Friday after better-than-expected U.S. GDP data eased recession worries. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.07%, with Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and Yaskawa Electric Corp among top gainers. China’s markets were closed for a holiday. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 0.54%, Korea’s Kospi Index rose 0.62%, and Australia’s S&P/ASX200 added 0.34%. In New Zealand, the NZX 50 increased by 0.10%. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.76% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 0.61% on Thursday, supported by strong earnings releases.

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