Asian Markets Open Higher, Led by Chip and AI Stocks, Intel Earnings in Focus

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Asian stock markets opened in positive territory today, supported by gains in chipmakers and technology stocks amid expectations of continued strong investment in artificial intelligence. Japan's Nikkei index opened at 66,421.01 points, up 0.46 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opened at 24,966.53 points, up 0.29 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3,868.09 points, up 0.02 percent. South Korea's KOSPI surged 3.6 percent, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 1 percent. Investment sentiment was also pressured by tensions in the Middle East after Houthi forces attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, sending Brent crude prices up 2.2 percent to 96.09 dollars per barrel. Investors are watching earnings from major US companies, including Intel, due after the market close, which could reflect the direction of the semiconductor industry and AI investment trends.

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