Asian Markets Poised for Gains as US Stocks Reach New Highs

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 22

Asian equities are set to rise after US stocks hit record highs, driven by strong corporate earnings and a US-Iran ceasefire extension.
Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea equity futures climbed, while US chipmakers extended their longest-ever rally amid robust tech and AI sector results.
Despite ongoing uncertainty over the Iran conflict and rising oil prices, investor sentiment remains buoyed by positive earnings and cautious optimism in global markets.

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