Asian markets saw a rally on Friday following a record-setting day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, driven by gains in some AI-related stocks. South Korea’s Kospi rebounded by 2.8% after a significant drop, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix seeing notable increases. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 rose, although Tokyo Electron fell while Kioxia surged. Hong Kong and Shanghai markets also experienced gains, while Taiwan’s Taiex declined. The U.S. markets, closed for the Independence Day holiday, had mixed results on Thursday, with the Dow reaching a new high despite declines in chip stocks. A report showing fewer-than-expected job additions in the U.S. suggested potential relief from inflation pressures, possibly influencing future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Crypto stocks rose alongside a bitcoin price increase. The economic landscape remains influenced by global events, including oil price fluctuations and geopolitical tensions.
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Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
