Asian shares were mostly lower on Tuesday, contrasting with a robust Wall Street rally led by Big Tech and AI-related stocks, which recovered most of last week's losses despite lingering concerns about overvaluation. The U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen amid expectations of delayed debt reduction and increased spending in Japan, while oil prices slipped. Corporate earnings largely exceeded expectations, with approximately 80% of S&P 500 companies beating profit forecasts, providing some justification for elevated stock prices.
Asian markets largely declined, with the Nikkei 225 down 0.5% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng falling 0.2%, contrasting sharply with a robust U.S. market rally. The S&P 500 climbed 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.3%, primarily driven by Big Tech and AI-related stocks like Nvidia, which surged 5.8%. This rebound occurred despite ongoing criticism comparing current AI valuations to the 2000 dot-com bubble. Strong corporate earnings provided some justification for the U.S. market's upward trajectory, as approximately 80% of S&P 500 companies reporting so far beat profit expectations. This performance helps to mitigate concerns regarding potentially overextended stock prices, as companies deliver bigger profits. Macroeconomic factors presented mixed signals; the U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen to 154.15, influenced by expectations of delayed Japanese debt reduction and increased spending. Meanwhile, U.S. benchmark crude oil slipped 25 cents to $59.88 per barrel. Lingering uncertainty over healthcare tax credits also impacted health insurers, keeping broader market gains in check.
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