Asian equities saw a modest rise after a two-day decline, as investors awaited US payrolls data and a potential Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s tariffs. Money has shifted from tech giants to smaller companies, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the Nasdaq 100. US jobs data will offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path.
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.