Asian equities lifted on Tuesday, mirroring gains in U.S. markets as investors eye a heavy week of megacap earnings. The S&P 500 closed modestly higher overnight, while NASDAQ futures climbed, buoying tech‑heavy indices across the region. Market sentiment leaned on expectations that AI‑driven growth will sustain corporate profits for investors.

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI surged over 2%, reversing early losses triggered by President Trump’s tariff threat. SK Hynix jumped 6% and Samsung rose 3%, while automakers Hyundai and Kia slipped briefly before the government clarified no tariff hike was imminent. The rebound lifted the index to a 12‑month high for investors.

Investors also focus on the Federal Reserve’s two‑day policy meeting, where a pause on rates is widely expected amid sticky inflation and a cooling labor market. U.S. tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Tesla will report earnings, potentially reinforcing the rally and shaping global equity sentiment for the coming weeks.

Asian markets will watch the earnings cycle closely, as results from the Magnificent Seven could validate AI‑led growth narratives. Meanwhile, Japan’s yen strength and China’s blue‑chip gains will test export‑heavy sectors. Analysts advise staying alert to policy shifts and trade developments that could sway regional valuations for investors in 2026.