Asian Equities to Rise After US Stocks Hit Record: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were poised to rise Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s record gains driven by strong corporate earnings and geopolitical stability signals. U.S. stocks hit all-time highs Wednesday, buoyed by better-than-expected quarterly results across key sectors, reinforcing investor confidence in economic growth. President Trump’s remarks on maintaining an indefinite truce with Iran eased Middle East tensions, reducing market volatility and supporting risk-on sentiment globally. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at fresh peaks, with tech and financial stocks leading gains amid optimism over sustained low interest rates. Analysts anticipate Asian markets—particularly Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong—to open higher, extending the U.S. rally on improved risk appetite and trade stability.