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Asia-Pacific markets were poised for gains Wednesday after a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, fueled by easing concerns around artificial intelligence-led disruption to select industries.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.76% in early trade.

Japan’s Nikkei 225

futures pointed to a stronger open for the market, with the futures contract in Chicago at 58,140 and its counterpart in Osaka at 57,990 compared to the previous close of 57,321.09.