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 6% and the smaller Kosdaq advancing 3.95%. Major stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rallied 7.25% and 9.61%, respectively.

Japan's Nikkei 225 extended its rally to 5.05%, while the Topix climbed 3.13%. Meanwhile, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 2.7% in early trade on Wednesday.

China's CSI 300 rose 2.76%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 2.87% as markets reopened after the holiday.

Meanwhile, the Indian stock market saw robust buying activity on Wednesday morning, driving benchmark indic...