Singapore, 6 May 2026 – Asian equities are expected to take their cue from gains on Wall Street as investors respond to signs that a fragile US-Iran truce is holding, easing immediate fears of a wider conflict and allowing risk appetite to recover across global markets.
The improved tone came after US equities advanced, with technology and semiconductor counters helping lift sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached fresh highs, supported by renewed interest in artificial intelligence-linked stocks and stronger earnings expectations from major US companies.
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