A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Asian markets move up a gear on Thursday as the region's economic calendar fills up, with the general mood likely to be one of optimism following the rebound in most asset classes the previous day. China is still closed but markets in Hong Kong and most of Asia are up and running after the Lunar New Year break, and the local highlights on Thursday will include fourth quarter GDP figures from Japan, Australian unemployment and an interest rate decision from the Philippines. That is set against a day of recovery across most major markets on Wednesday, following the previous ... (full story)