# Asian stocks steady as AI, Middle East jitters recede

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/asian-stocks-steady-as-ai-middle-east-jitters-recede/
- Published: 2026-11-09T02:39:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T03:24:22+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/asian-stocks-steady-ai-middle-east-jitters-recede-6535041
- Topics: AI, Americas, Asia, Business, Markets, Middle East, Technology, World

## Key points

- Asian markets recovered modestly after steep technology-led losses.
- Upcoming tech earnings will test confidence in AI spending.
- Strong US jobs data raised rate-rise expectations to nearly 80 per cent.

## Summary

Asian shares and US equity futures stabilised on Monday after a sharp sell-off driven by doubts over the profitability and demand behind artificial intelligence investment. The rebound eased some market anxiety, while falling oil prices reflected reduced fears of fresh US attacks on Iran as negotiations continue.

The Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan rose 0.8 per cent after losing 4.6 per cent the previous week; Japan’s Nikkei gained 2.5 per cent and Taiwan’s market rose about 2.5 per cent after its steepest weekly drop in two decades. Investors are watching technology earnings and US inflation data, with strong jobs figures lifting the chance of a Federal Reserve rate rise in December to nearly 80 per cent. Bitcoin and ether fell amid concerns about tougher US cryptocurrency regulation.

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