Asian stocks climb as traders downplay hot CPI

A gauge of US-listed Chinese companies advanced Thursday, echoing gains in China in the prior session, as investors shifted their focus to a key meeting on fiscal policy this weekend. Hong Kong markets are closed for a holiday on Friday. A gauge of US-listed Chinese companies advanced Thursday, echoing gains in China in the prior session, as investors shifted their focus to a key meeting on fiscal policy this weekend. Hong Kong markets are closed for a holiday on Friday.  Economic Times