Hang Seng index drives the gain for Asian markets

Hong Kong's stocks led the Asian markets on Friday with a notable rally as investors expected further stimulating actions from national banks. Hang Seng index jumped 2.26% or 452.54 points and finished at 19,233.94. Esprit Holdings partly rebounded from previous sessions' slump and gained 9.6%. Commodities accelerated on weaker US Dollar sending mining shares higher. Aluminum Corp. of China and Angang Steel soared 1.9% and 3.3% respectively.