Global Markets: Asia Tech Hits Record Highs on AI Boom, Bitcoin Rebounds Near $66K, Wall Street Steady
- 17 hours ago
- 2 min read
Today’s global mood flipped from “fear” to risk-on.
Asia took the lead, powered by chipmakers and AI optimism. Bitcoin also bounced back near $66,000, while US futures stayed mostly steady after a strong Wall Street session.
Key global highlights (easy bullet wrap)
🌏 Asia: AI-led tech rally (the biggest story)
Japan Nikkei 225: hit a fresh record, up ~2.2% and closing around 58,583.
South Korea KOSPI: crossed 6,000 for the first time, driven by chip stocks (AI demand narrative still hot).
Taiwan Taiex: up around 2%, with TSMC gaining about 2.5%.
Simple reason: markets are treating “AI chip demand” as the strongest growth story right now—so money is flowing into Asia tech leaders.
🇺🇸 US: Wall Street up, futures calm
US markets ended higher in the last session: Dow ~+0.8%, S&P 500 ~+0.8%, Nasdaq ~+1%.
US futures: flat to slightly positive—market focus is shifting to big tech earnings and the AI trade.
₿ Crypto: relief bounce near $66K
Bitcoin bounced back near $66,000 (around $65.6K in the morning IST window) after the recent fear-driven dip.
Simple reason: bargain buying + improving risk mood. When equities calm down, crypto often breathes again.
🛢️ Commodities (quick)
Oil prices were modestly higher while the dollar was mixed, keeping commodities steady rather than explosive.
Nishi’s ultra-simple takeaway
Today’s global market is saying one thing clearly:
“If AI stays strong, Asia tech stays strong.”
That’s why you’re seeing record levels in Japan/Korea and strength in Taiwan chip names.
What to watch next:
Big tech earnings guidance (it decides whether the AI rally expands or cools)
Bitcoin around the $66K zone (does it hold or fade?)
Disclaimer: This is a market explainer for education only, not investment advice.
