Asian Markets Waver Amid Tech Momentum and Cautious Wall Street Rebound

Asian equities delivered a mixed performance at the end of the week as optimism from Wall Street’s rebound continued to influence regional trading.

Sentiment improved after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

reported robust earnings and ambitious investment plans, reigniting confidence in the global chip sector.

TSMC shares gained 2.7 percent in Taipei while the Taiex index rose around 2 percent, reflecting renewed risk appetite.

Nvidia and other AI-related stocks also extended their rally on expectations of sustained demand for advanced processors.

However, Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.1 percent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3 percent as investors awaited upcoming Chinese growth data.

In the United States, positive labor and manufacturing figures supported markets, lifting small-cap stocks and financial shares.

Traders now look ahead to more corporate results and monetary policy signals that will shape capital flows across Asia.