[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks are higher following the positive lead from Wall St where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq printed fresh all-time highs amid tech strength and peace talk optimism

Asia-Pacific stocks are benefiting from the bullish sentiment established by Wall Street, where both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new all-time highs, driven primarily by strength in the tech sector.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Apr 2026, 00:22 UTCOn the live feed at 00:02 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Explosions reported in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, while the Mayor said air defence systems have been activated

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Thailand Central Bank Assistant Governor states that interest rate hikes are unlikely unless inflation persists for more than a year. Additionally, adds Thailand does not require IMP programme or World Bank monetary support

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks are higher following the positive lead from Wall St where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq printed fresh all-time highs amid tech strength and peace talk optimism

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Japanese Stock Investment by Foreigners (Apr/11) 3943.3

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Japanese Foreign Bond Investment (Apr/11) 696.2

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The optimism surrounding potential peace talks adds an additional layer of positive sentiment, suggesting further momentum in risk assets during the current session.

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