Asian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflation. This development, coupled with positive semiconductor news, boosted investor confidence. Lower energy costs are also easing concerns about future interest rate hikes.

U.S. stock indexes rose Thursday, led by semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, despite anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Intel surged to a record high…

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia were poised to rise Friday after a peace deal between the US and Iran boosted optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will ease inflation…