Global index hits new highs, Asian stocks to rise: Market overview

Asian stocks are expected to rise in the early trading as global stock markets hit record highs and loose policies stimulate bullish sentiment. Futures prices rose in Japan, Australia and Hong Kong, reflecting strong risk appetite. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all hit record closes for the first time since November 2021, and the MSCI Global Index also hit record highs.