Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher, driven by renewed enthusiasm for AI-linked equities, pushing the S&P 500 to a ninth consecutive gain. The yen neared the 160-per-dollar level as traders awaited clues on Bank of Japan interest rate policy. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose amid reports of US forces intercepting Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets