HONG KONG, China — Asian equities jumped Thursday after a three-day rout sparked by the Middle East war, but concerns about an extended conflict helped oil extend gains, while analysts warned of more volatility ahead. Seoul was again the standout, with the Kospi soaring 12 percent at one point as traders snapped up bargains following the previous two days’ near 20 percent collapse that put the index within reach of a bear market. South Korea’s president ordered on Thursday the activation of a $68-billion stabilization fund as the Mideast crisis roiled markets. The advances followed a positive day on Wall […]... Keep on reading: Seoul leads rebound across Asian stocks, oil extends gains