Asian markets today, March 24 -- Asian markets rallied on Tuesday as easing tensions in the Middle East helped cool oil prices, boosting investor sentiment.

South Korea's Kospi jumped more than 3% before trimming gains to close 1.5% higher, while the small-cap Kosdaq advanced 1.7%.

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.1%, and the Topix gained 1.87% after the country's headline inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month in February, reflecting a cooling economy amid stabilising food prices and fuel subsidies.

Data from the Statistics Bureau of Japan showed the consumer price index slowed to 1.3% last month - its lowest level since March 2022 and below the central bank's 2% target - down from 1.5% in January.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0...