Asian equities appeared poised for a rise on Wednesday, spurred by a rally in U.S. tech stocks and market bets on easing Federal Reserve policies. The boost in tech shares, particularly from industry leaders such as Microsoft and Apple, pushed Wall Street higher, with expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts next year fueling optimism. Investors in Asia are closely watching these developments, which signal a potential positive impact on local markets.
Australia’s ASX 200 is expected to benefit from Wall Street’s performance, especially as its technology sector aligns with global tech trends. China’s major indices, including the Shanghai Composite, are also anticipated to open higher, following encouraging sales reports from e-commerce giants JD.com and Alibaba, thanks to Singles’ Day discounts. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is likely to see tech-driven gains as well, adding momentum to the broader Asian stock outlook.
In Japan, the Nikkei is projected to rise with the U.S. tech sector’s strength translating into gains for Japanese tech companies. Amid these trends, Japan is also preparing for further corporate earnings reports, which could drive more volatility in its stock market.
