Asian stock markets are performing well. US equity benchmarks reached new highs. This was supported by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut. Stocks in Japan and Australia increased. South Korea remained stable. The S&P 500 and other indexes achieved record highs together. The yen remained steady after Japan’s inflation slowed. The Bank of Japan’s rate decision is expected.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.
May 1, 2026