Asian equities rose on optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade negotiations and AI sector momentum, with Samsung Electronics surging 5% as regional markets shrugged off broader energy supply concerns.
Asian markets climbed Monday as investors cheered positive U.S.-China trade talks and a sustained AI-driven tech rally. Samsung Electronics led the gains with a 5% surge, while regional indices in South Korea, Hong Kong, and China all posted solid advances ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
The rally is primarily driven by sustained investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence development and positive sentiment surrounding upcoming high-level trade discussions between the U.S. and China.