Asia stocks rise as reduced Fed hike bets lift tech; U.S. jobs data awaited

Asian stocks rose as investors awaited key U.S. jobs data, with Asian shares climbing ahead of the release. Fed Governor Christopher Waller eased fears of a rate hike, lifting tech stocks and boosting Asian equity markets.

Why it matters: The rally was driven by weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data, reducing expectations for further Fed tightening.