Asia stocks rise on US tech gains amid Iran tensions
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- U.S. tech giants sparked a global risk‑on vibe, lifting Asian indices (Investing.com).
- Asian equity indexes such as Japan’s Nikkei and Australia’s S&P/ASX rose modestly despite mixed signals (CNBC).
- Oil prices jumped after Iran strikes, sustaining risk‑off pressure across the region (WSJ).
- Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise rates, adding uncertainty to Aussie markets (Investing.com).
- Investors are juggling tech optimism with geopolitical and policy risks, shaping portfolio decisions (all sources).
Why it matters: Tech optimism fuels growth bets, yet oil volatility and policy moves could swing regional returns.
