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Asian equity markets extended their winning streak on Wednesday, buoyed by strong performances in technology stocks and growing optimism surrounding potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. The positive momentum followed a solid session on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 gained 1.2% — finishing just below an all-time high — and the Nasdaq surged nearly 2%, driven by robust tech sector strength.
Japan's Nikkei 225 rose approximately 1%, holding near record territory, while the broader TOPIX index gained 0.3%. South Korea's KOSPI was the standout performer, surging more than 3% and briefly crossing the 6,100 mark, bringing it close to the record highs reached earlier this year. The rally was largely fueled by memory chipmakers benefiting from rising artificial intelligence demand. SK Hynix shares reached a fresh all-time high, while Samsung Electronics also posted notable gains.
Across the region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed over 1%, China's Shanghai Composite edged up 0.4%, and Singapore's Straits Times Index added 0.4%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose modestly by 0.2%, while futures linked to India's Nifty 50 remained relatively flat.
Geopolitical developments also supported risk appetite. Reports suggesting that U.S.-Iran negotiations could resume helped ease tensions, even as underlying hostilities persisted. The U.S. has initiated a naval blockade of ships departing Iranian ports, while Tehran has threatened retaliation targeting Gulf state ports following the breakdown of weekend negotiations. Hopes for renewed dialogue pushed crude oil prices lower, reducing inflationary concerns and lending additional support to global equities.
Further bolstering market confidence, U.S. producer price data came in softer than anticipated, signaling that pipeline inflation pressures may be easing. Investors were also closely monitoring upcoming earnings results from major U.S. banks, which are expected to offer key insights into the health of the broader economy.
