Asian Stocks Rise After AI Rout
Shares climbed across the region Monday after last week's sharp losses in artificial-intelligence stocks.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Stock Markets
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Asian equities were broadly higher Monday morning, recovering from a rout in artificial-intelligence stocks the prior week. South Korean and Taiwanese authorities intervened to stem losses in local equities.
Why it matters
The rebound follows concerns about the AI sector's prospects and a new probe at Nvidia, which may create an overhang on the stock. Markets also calmed after worries that a Democrat-led U.S. Congress could slow AI data-center expansion.
Taiwan's Taiex advanced 3.1% after tumbling more than 4% on Friday, while South Korea's Kospi rose 0.4% and Japan's Nikkei gained 1.3%. Front-month WTI slipped 0.4% to $90.42 a barrel and Brent fell 0.9% to $97.49 a barrel, but how long these moves persist is not yet clear.
The players
Nvidia
Nvidia is a U.S. semiconductor company whose graphics processors are central to the artificial-intelligence industry.
Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang is the co-founder and chief executive of Nvidia, one of the most prominent figures in the global AI chip industry.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, who said renewed strikes on Iran were highly unlikely while negotiations progressed.
The details
Nvidia initiated an investigation into Chief Executive Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, a probe expected to spark multiple congressional inquiries. Oil prices fell as the risk premium narrowed while supply and demand dynamics were unchanged, and Singapore and Malaysia markets were closed for a holiday.
Timeline
Last week: AI stocks sold off and South Korean and Taiwanese authorities intervened in local equities.
Friday: Taiwan's Taiex tumbled more than 4%.
Monday: Asian equities rebounded while Singapore and Malaysia markets were closed.
Market Dynamics
The rebound follows a rally in AI-chip stocks that lifted Nvidia to become one of the world's most valuable companies. Asian markets now face the question of whether that momentum can recover amid new scrutiny of the sector's leadership.
Investors with exposure to Asian indexes or AI-linked shares may see continued volatility as Nvidia's probe develops. Holders of oil-linked funds should note that crude fell on a narrowing risk premium rather than a change in supply and demand.
The takeaway
Sharp single-week swings in AI stocks can quickly reverse, so investors should watch regulatory developments closely. Diversification across regions and sectors can help cushion exposure to concentrated tech rallies.
Further reading
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