- Stocks rose in Asia on Thursday, putting a barometer of the region's equities on track to end a five-day losing streak after US stocks rose on higher consumer confidence and better-than-expected profits.

- Hong Kong saw the highest movements, with the benchmark index rising roughly 3%. Following a flood of comments from authorities on helping the larger economy and the sector's growth, property companies led the drive.

- Shares rose in Japan, South Korea, and Australia as well. Following a 1.5% increase in both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 on Wednesday, US and European futures were higher.

- Treasuries rose modestly in Asia following a mixed session in the US, as the immediate impact of the BoJ's unexpected policy change began to fade.

- The BoJ's target 10-yr Japanese government bond yield fell to 0.425%, compared to the central bank's new maximum ceiling of 0.5%. Government bond yields in Australia rose slightly while they fell in New Zealand.

- After a modest dip on Wednesday, the yen resumed its climb. On Tuesday, it rallied the most since 1998. The dollar declined against its group of ten competitors.