Markets in Asia are set to continue in positive territory following the easing of U.S.-Iran tensions, and after U.S. stocks shot to new highs overnight.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose in early trade, while futures pointed to a higher open for Japan's shares.
On the earnings front, Japan's Familymart, the country's second-largest convenience store chain, is set to report its results on Friday. Apple suppliers in Asia will be closely monitored after shares of the tech giant jumped 2.1% to a record high. That was on the back of news that iPhone sales in China rose more than 18% in December, according to Chinese government data., and after U.S. stocks shot to new highs overnight.
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