Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he won't dismiss the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 1.9% in afternoon trading to 34,875.64. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 1.3% to 7,920.50. South Korea's Kospi gained 1.5% to 2,523.17. Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 2.2% to 22,039.88, while the Shanghai Composite edged up 0.2% to 3,305.43.