Sydney, 1 June 2026 – Asian equities opened the new month on a firmer note as investor appetite for artificial intelligence and semiconductor-linked stocks helped offset renewed caution over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices.
Regional sentiment was supported by continued demand for AI-related shares, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 rising 0.5% after gaining almost 5% last week and reaching record highs. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.3% after surging 8% last week, while Taiwan’s market remained firmly supported after a nearly 6% weekly gain. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.2%.
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