Asian stocks extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns

Passersby look at an electronic board displaying Topix, Japan's Nikkei share averages, and Japanese yen exchange rate against the U.S. dollar outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 6, 2024.

Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as some stability returned after a volatile start to the week, though Tokyo saw more big swings and the yen weakened further as analysts warned more upheaval could be in store.