Asian markets showed continued upward momentum for a second day in a row on Tuesday, reflecting political developments in the United States. Investors appear encouraged by signs that lawmakers are nearing a deal to conclude a record-breaking government shutdown, boosting market confidence abroad.

Following a day of widespread losses, Asian markets opened Wednesday on different footings. As political pressure mounts on the US central bank, investors are turning their focus to the highly anticipated earnings results from tech powerhouse Nvidia.