Asia-Pacific markets rise 0.33% as Trump addresses Iran war

Asia-Pacific markets were set to rise on Thursday, with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 up 0.33% and nearing a third consecutive day of gains. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures were reported at 54,370, slightly above the last close of 53,739.68. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were at 25,301, a marginal increase over 25,294.03. Investors are anticipating a statement from President Trump regarding the Iran conflict, which may impact trading sentiment. These movements reflect a positive reaction to U.S. market performance, where the S&P 500 increased by 0.72%.