Asian Markets Mostly Rise After Nvidia Drives US Stocks Higher

Asian markets mostly rose on Friday after Nvidia and other tech stocks led an advance in US stocks. The South Korean Kospi index fell 1% to 6,841.50, while most regional markets logged moderate gains. In contrast, U.S. futures were little changed.

Oil prices slipped, but the overall trend of the day was higher for Asian shares. Nvidia's upbeat results had a significant impact on the market, contributing to the overall increase in US stocks.