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Asian Stocks Mixed as Trump’s Tariff Threats Weigh, Hong Kong Tech Rallies

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    Posted by John Deo Feb 26 - Filed in General - #financialmodelingprep  - 30 views

    Most Asian stock markets fell on Wednesday, as risk sentiment remained weak following U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed trade tariff threats. However, Hong Kong markets outperformed, driven by strong gains in major Chinese tech stocks fueled by optimism around the country's artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

    Key Market Drivers

    \ud83d\udcc9 Weak Global Sentiment

    • Wall Street closed lower for the fourth straight session, hit by weak U.S. consumer confidence data signaling economic cooling.
    • Trump’s tariff threats on copper, Canada, and Mexico added to investor concerns.

    \ud83d\udcc8 Hong Kong Tech Rally Resumes

    • Hang Seng Index surged over 2%, nearing a two-year high.
    • AI optimism boosted Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), Alibaba (HK:9988), and Tencent (HK:0700).

    \ud83d\udcca Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Earnings Awaited

    • Investors remain cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings release later today, which could impact global tech sentiment.

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    Markets remain volatile, with AI-driven tech optimism countering global economic concerns—making Nvidia’s results a key market catalyst in the coming sessions.