Asian markets opened the week on a strong note, rebounding sharply after Wall Street closed higher on Friday, capping off what investors are calling one of the most chaotic and history-making weeks in recent financial memory.
Major Asian indices, including Japan’s Nikkei 225, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and South Korea’s KOSPI, surged in early trading hours, echoing the late-week rally seen in U.S. markets. The positive momentum comes despite days of wild volatility triggered by a cocktail of economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and policy speculation.
Last week, Wall Street endured a rollercoaster ride, whipsawed by hotter-than-expected inflation data, Fed rate hike fears, and conflicting earnings reports. Yet, in a surprising turn, all three major U.S. indices—the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—closed the week in the green, restoring some investor confidence heading into Monday.
Analysts say the bounce in Asia is largely a spillover effect, driven by hopes that central banks will hold off on aggressive tightening, combined with a renewed appetite for risk in global equities.
While optimism has returned—at least temporarily—market watchers remain cautious. Volatility is still lurking beneath the surface, and key economic data expected later this week could flip sentiment again. Investors are closely monitoring inflation readings from China and GDP estimates from Southeast Asian economies.
For now, however, the mood across Asia is upbeat. Tech and financial stocks are leading gains, while energy shares are also rising on renewed demand forecasts.
As always, markets are dancing to the tune of uncertainty—but for the moment, the beat is bullish.
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