Asian stocks rise as weak U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets; Japan surges

Asian stocks rose on Monday as softer U.S. labor data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting technology shares and easing pressure on bonds. Japan led the region higher, with the Nikkei 225 jumping 2.5% to 69,986 and the TOPIX gaining 1.4% to 4,146.76. South Korea and mainland China remained closed for public ...