Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil steadies

Asian stocks mostly gained while oil prices steadied on Thursday (April 16, 2026) over expectations of an extension of a ceasefire in the Iran war and hopes for more talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.4% to 59,549.59. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 2% to 6,215.38.