Asian Markets Advance Following Tech-Led Wall Street Gains
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Asian stock markets traded mostly higher on Friday, August 28, 2026, following a strong tech-driven rally on Wall Street powered by robust earnings from Nvidia and other major technology corporations. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 climbed 0.8% to close at 66,682.88, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index added 0.3% to reach 25,648.40. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.3% to 9,063.50. Conversely, South Korea's Kospi dropped 1% to 6,841.50, and the Shanghai Composite index remained nearly flat at 3,956.28. The overnight U.S. session was highlighted by an 8.7% surge in Nvidia shares after the chip manufacturer reported quarterly results and forward guidance that surpassed analyst projections, driven by unrelenting artificial intelligence demand. Salesforce also soared 22.6% following stellar earnings. Market participants are now awaiting a crucial speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. Meanwhile, international benchmark Brent crude slipped 0.3% to $88.24 per barrel amid ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Middle East conflict.
AI 시장 분석
Nvidia's 8.7% surge and strong earnings led the rise in the New York stock market, while Asian markets also recorded gains centered on major tech stocks amid mixed trends. Ahead of the Federal Reserve Chair's remarks, inflation concerns and geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing oil price volatility. Investors are paying attention to whether tech earnings momentum can ease the market's overall valuation burden.
상승 영향
- AI — Nvidia's stock surged 8.7% on strong earnings and Salesforce rose 22.6%, proving strong demand for AI chips and services and directly improving the profitability of related companies.
- Semiconductors — Nvidia's better-than-expected earnings and revenue guidance confirmed robust demand for AI semiconductors, raising expectations for earnings growth among related chip suppliers.
하락 영향
- Consumer Goods — Major retailers like Best Buy saw their shares fall 4.4% despite strong earnings due to concerns over high inflation and sluggish consumption, dampening overall investor sentiment in consumer goods.
- Crude Oil — Due to the war in Iran and uncertainties regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude showed volatility around $88 per barrel, and instability in the energy supply chain persists, increasing uncertainty for related companies.
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