CNBC | Markets in Asia notch moderate gains as oil prices rise to multi-year highs CNBC Asian markets closed with moderate gains on Thursday as oil prices traded higher after touching fresh multi-year highs. The Nikkei 225 edged higher by 0.39 percent, or 88.30 points, to close at 22,497.18. The Topix was up 0.27 percent by the end of the ... Asia stocks gain as crude oil extends rally on Iran woes Asia stocks rise on crude oil rally; Malaysia ringgit slides Asia: Markets, energy firms boosted as oil prices press ahead |