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Asia markets rebound as tech stocks rally and yen support reshapes trade fears
Economy
Published on 1 May 2026
Japan propped up the yen again—after sliding
Asian markets bounced back as tech shares surged on strong earnings, boosting investor risk appetite. Japan stepped in to support the yen after its sharp slide, while oil eased from four-year highs despite ongoing geopolitical stress. Central banks’ hints at possible rate hikes also swayed currencies, keeping traders cautious.
- Tech earnings sparked a broad rebound across Asian markets
- Japan intervened to stabilize the yen after recent weakness
- Oil cooled from multi-year peaks, but geopolitical threats linger
- Rate-hike signals influenced currency moves and sentiment
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