Asia-Pacific markets set to climb after Wall Street's AI relief rally
CNBC·2026-02-24 23:47

Group 1 - Asia-Pacific markets are expected to gain following a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, alleviating concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting certain industries [1] - Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index rose by 0.76% in early trading [1] Group 2 - Japan's Nikkei 225 futures indicate a stronger market opening, with futures in Chicago at 58,140 and Osaka at 57,990, compared to the previous close of 57,321.09 [2] - Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures are at 26,763, higher than the last close of 26,590.32 [2] - Investors are anticipating U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address later in the day [2]

Asia-Pacific markets set to climb after Wall Street's AI relief rally - Reportify