Asian markets rise as beaten tech stocks enjoy respite from selling

Asian markets climbed today, with technology stocks bouncing back from a prolonged sell-off. Oil prices edged upward but remain near recent lows, weighed down by increased shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Channel NewsAsia, the recovery was buoyed partly by cautious optimism around US-Iran negotiations, which could ease energy concerns. For investors battered by recent volatility, this rally offers a brief respite—though whether it signals a true turnaround remains uncertain.

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