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HomeBusinessAsian Markets Rally on Stimulus Optimism and AI Momentum

Asian Markets Rally on Stimulus Optimism and AI Momentum

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Most Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, driven by renewed optimism over Chinese stimulus measures and strong confidence in the region’s AI capabilities. Hong Kong markets led the gains, buoyed by robust buying in major technology shares, while Japanese equities also outperformed following notable moves in the country’s top trading houses.

Key Highlights of the Day
Hong Kong Shines on AI and Stimulus Cues

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rallied nearly 2% to reach three-year highs, as investors piled into heavyweight technology stocks.
Baidu Inc (HK:9888) surged 10% after unveiling two new AI models, one of which it claimed could rival industry frontrunner DeepSeek.
Alibaba Group (HK:9988) also rose over 4% after CEO Eddie Wu emphasized that leveraging AI would be crucial for its 2025 growth targets.
These gains in tech have positively influenced broader market sentiment, highlighting growing confidence in China’s ability to innovate in the digital and AI sectors.

Stimulus-Driven Optimism in Chinese Markets

Broader Chinese indices such as the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite added modest gains of 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, after Beijing revealed further details on its stimulus plans.
Investors are hopeful that these measures will spur a 2025 economic recovery, strengthening consumer demand and corporate performance.

Japanese Markets Bolstered by Trading House Gains

Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.6% and the TOPIX index increased by 1.5%, primarily due to standout performance in Japan’s five largest trading houses—Itochu Corp. (TYO:8001), Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (TYO:8031), Mitsubishi Corp. (TYO:8058), Sumitomo Corp. (TYO:8053), and Marubeni Corp. (TYO:8002).
This rally was further supported by billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRKa), which increased its stakes in these companies to nearly 10%, signaling strong institutional confidence.
The focus in Japan remains on the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting, with expectations that the central bank will maintain current interest rates while possibly adopting a hawkish tone on inflation and economic resilience.

Mixed U.S. Influence and Trade Concerns

Despite overnight strength on Wall Street, U.S. stock index futures fell in Asian trading as investors remained cautious over the potential for further trade tariffs and the risk of a recession.
Heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—following deadly strikes by Israel against Hamas—also contributed to a more cautious risk appetite in the region.

Conclusion
Tuesday’s performance in Asian markets was a mix of optimism driven by China’s stimulus and AI breakthroughs, contrasted by cautious sentiment amid concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and geopolitical instability. Hong Kong led the rally with impressive gains in technology stocks, while Japanese markets benefited from strong institutional moves in major trading houses. As investors watch for further signals from central banks and global trade developments, the regional outlook remains dynamic and closely tied to both domestic policy initiatives and international market trends.

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