Sharemarkets across Asia were swept up in the global relief rally on Friday after softer-than-expected US inflation data spurred bets that the Federal Reserve will slow the pace of its aggressive policy tightening. A call by leaders in Beijing for more precise and targeted COVID-19 restrictions also buoyed sentiment. China on Thursday reported its highest nationwide virus cases since April. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index was on track to post a 2.9 per cent gain, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng roared 5.7 per cent higher. South Korea’s Kospi index jumped 3.1 per cent. The S & P/ASX 200 soared 2.8 per...