Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after AI rally spurs US gauges

Asian stocks climbed, mirroring Wall Street's record highs driven by the AI trade and robust US consumer resilience. Japan, South Korea, and Australia saw gains, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index on track for its sixth weekly rise. Nvidia's rally fueled US trading, while Brent crude edged higher and the dollar maintained its strength.

May 15, 2026 - 06:00
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Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after AI rally spurs US gauges
Asian stocks climbed, mirroring Wall Street's record highs driven by the AI trade and robust US consumer resilience. Japan, South Korea, and Australia saw gains, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index on track for its sixth weekly rise. Nvidia's rally fueled US trading, while Brent crude edged higher and the dollar maintained its strength.

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