Asian markets today, April 8 -- Asian markets surged on Wednesday, April 8, after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause on planned attacks on targeting Iranian infrastructure.

South Korea led the gains, with the Kospi soaring 5.3% and the smaller Kosdaq advancing 3.4%. Major stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rallied 7.25% and 9.2%, respectively.

Japan's Nikkei 225 extended its rally to 4.5%, while the Topix climbed 3.2%. Meanwhile, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 2.7% in early trade on Wednesday.

Hong Kong markets were also poised for gains as trading resumed after a holiday, with Hang Seng Index futures at 25,233, higher than the previous close of 25,116.53.

Back home, Gift Nifty hovered near the 23,830 mark, tradin...