CNBC | Asian indexes cautiously higher as oil struggles CNBC Asian markets were cautiously higher on Thursday as oil prices rose slightly after hitting a ten-month low overnight. The Nikkei 225 edged higher by 0.17 percent and the Kospi rose 0.3 percent. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.8 percent, with energy ... Asian stocks rise as oil tries to claw up from 10-month low Asia stocks stay steady as oil prices recover Yen Climbs With Gold on Oil Rout; Asia Stocks Rise: Markets Wrap |