Asian Stock Markets Continue Strong Rally

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — The Asia-Pacific stock markets strengthened during trading on Thursday (2/4/2026), following the positive movement on Wall Street as market participants await a speech by US President Donald Trump. Optimism emerged amid hopes that the US is considering ending the conflict with Iran.

Previously, Trump claimed that the “new regime president” of Iran had requested a ceasefire, although the claim was denied by Tehran. He added that the US would consider the offer if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened and secured.

Trump also expressed willingness to end the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to media reports. These changing statements have led investors to monitor the direction of US policy more cautiously.

According to CNBC.com, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose 0.78%, while the Topix strengthened more significantly at 1.01%. In South Korea, the Kospi jumped 1.33% and the Kosdaq rose 1.14%.

Meanwhile, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index strengthened 0.45% and is on track for a third consecutive day of gains. Hang Seng Index futures also edged slightly higher to 25,301 compared to the previous close at 25,294.03.

In the United States, stock futures moved thinly, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 slightly above flat. Meanwhile, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 13 points or 0.03%.

Overnight trading on Wall Street closed higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.72% and the Nasdaq Composite surging 1.16%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also strengthened 0.48%, reflecting positive global investor sentiment.