Asian Markets Rise Amid Stimulus Speculation

Asian stocks mostly rose on Tuesday, driven by strong Wall Street performances and investor optimism regarding corporate earnings, with Japan's markets leading gains due to plans for an extensive economic support package. However, Chinese and Hong Kong markets underperformed due to unclear fiscal stimulus details from Beijing, despite potential plans to raise 6 trillion yuan in government bonds. Oil prices fell as concerns about supply disruptions eased following reports that Israel's potential military actions will not target oil facilities. The Nikkei index in Japan and Seoul stocks saw notable gains, fueled by positive sentiment from a U.S. economic outlook and strong tech performance. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new record highs, led by gains from Nvidia and other tech stocks, although mixed movements were observed with some stocks falling. Despite hopes for more significant stimulus in China, investors remain skeptical about its potential impact on the economy.