Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green over US shutdown ending hopes; HSI climbs over 160 points, Nikkei nears 1% gain

Asian markets rallied Monday, buoyed by hopes of averting a US government shutdown and a rebound from AI valuation worries. Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan saw significant gains. US Senate progress on funding eased economic anxieties, though consumer sentiment remains cautious. European futures also climbed, reflecting a positive risk appetite.