Asia markets extend gains after Wall St surge

Most Asian markets rose again Wednesday, tracking a record close on Wall Street, while the dollar held onto its gains against the yen on expectations of a US interest rate rise. The Dow ended above 19,000 for the first time Tuesday as US traders, while still uncertain about the long term, bet on a near-term bump for the world's top economy from Donald Trump's growth plans. Investors are betting his administration will cut taxes, ramp up infrastructure spending and slash regulations, all of which