Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed as investors assess AI outlook; Nikkei gains over 600 points, HSI down 0.1%

Asian markets showed mixed trading as investors navigated the AI rally, US interest rate concerns, and a Washington shutdown. Japan's Nikkei climbed, while Hong Kong and Singapore dipped. A Gaza ceasefire phase offered some relief, easing oil and gold prices. Despite AI bubble fears, Wall Street hit new records, buoyed by Oracle's results and hopes for Japanese stimulus.

Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed as investors assess AI outlook; Nikkei gains over 600 points, HSI down 0.1%
Asian markets showed mixed trading as investors navigated the AI rally, US interest rate concerns, and a Washington shutdown. Japan's Nikkei climbed, while Hong Kong and Singapore dipped. A Gaza ceasefire phase offered some relief, easing oil and gold prices. Despite AI bubble fears, Wall Street hit new records, buoyed by Oracle's results and hopes for Japanese stimulus.