Asian stocks rise most since November
Asian stocks rose, sending the MSCI Asia Pacific Index up the most since November, as commodity prices gained on speculation the global economy is strengthening and as companies reported improving profits.
Asian stocks inched higher today after a financial sector-driven rally pushed them to one-month highs this week, while US Treasuries edged up on speculation the Federal Reserve may take the unorthodox step of buying government debt to push down interest rates.