Kuala Lumpur, 15 May 2026 – Asian equities are poised for a stronger open as investor appetite for artificial intelligence-linked stocks continues to drive global markets higher, reinforcing the view that technology remains the dominant engine behind the latest phase of the equity rally.
The positive setup follows another record-setting session on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 advanced 0.8% and closed above the 7,500-point level for the first time. Futures tied to Japan, Australia and Hong Kong pointed higher, suggesting that Asia-Pacific markets may extend gains as investors respond to stronger U.S. corporate earnings, resilient consumer signals and renewed enthusiasm across the AI supply chain.
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