Japan’s Nikkei leads gains in Asia after Wall Street soars; BOJ and PBOC keep rates unchanged

People in Japan were out shopping at a busy street in Tokyo, with the country’s stock market opening higher the next day. The Bank of Japan decided to keep interest rates steady at 0.25% after a meeting. Inflation in Japan was in line with expectations, with the economy showing signs of stability. Other Asian markets also saw gains, with China keeping its key lending rates unchanged. The US stock market also ended on a high note, with all major indexes posting gains. Overall, it seems like a positive week for markets in the region.