Asian Markets Eye 3.5% Weekly Gain

Asian equities slipped Friday but remain on track for ~3.5% weekly rise, driven by Iran peace hopes and tech rally.
Nikkei fell 0.8% to 59,037 but up 3.5% week; KOSPI down 0.3% yet set for 6% weekly jump.
TSMC posted ~58% profit surge to record level; SK Hynix shares poised to rise over 10% for the week.
China Q1 GDP grew 5.0% YoY, accelerating from 4.5% prior quarter, supporting Shanghai and Hang Seng weekly gains of ~1.5%.