(Dec 23) : Stocks in Asia were primed for a mainly positive open after bullish momentum lifted shares on Wall Street. Equity index futures for Australia, Hong Kong and mainland China rose in early Tuesday trading, while those for Japan edged lower. An index of global stocks rose for a third session Monday to set a fresh closing record. “If a Santa Claus rally does kick in this year, St. Nick’s gift bag will likely need to be full of positive tech sentiment,” he noted. It’s been a strong year for stocks and the big question is whether investors will carry that positive mood into 2026.

Source: The Edge Markets December 22, 2025 23:21 UTC