Shares across Asia stood ready to climb Thursday after U.S. corporate earnings delivered a strong finish and the extension of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire lifted the mood on Wall Street, sending the Dow to a record close.

American earnings reports outpaced expectations, sparking renewed confidence in global growth prospects. The ceasefire extension removed a key geopolitical risk, further buoying investor sentiment and setting the stage for a positive cross‑border market reaction.

Asian indices, already primed by domestic policy cues, benefitted from the ripple effect, with tech and consumer staples sectors likely to see the most upside. Market participants now view the surge as a signal that risk appetite is returning, prompting recalibration of exposure across emerging markets.

The day’s events underline how U.S. corporate performance and geopolitical calm can lift Asia’s equity valuations, reinforcing the interconnectedness of global capital flows.