Banking and Tech Lead Markets to Quarterly Gains.

Asian markets are optimistic and resilient as they head into the final trading day of Q1, with investors driving risky assets higher across the board. Despite concerns over deteriorating credit conditions and the potential for a banking crisis, it's "risk on" globally, with tech stocks leading the way. China's reversal of its regulatory crackdown on the tech sector is adding fuel to the rally. On Friday, investors will be watching for economic data from China, Japan, and Australia, as well as Eurozone and US inflation figures.