[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin higher as the region takes impetus from the rebound on Wall St after Anthropic's presentation helped soothe some AI/software concerns and with tech also bolstered by the USD 60bln Meta-AMD chip deal

Asia-Pacific stocks are starting the session on a positive note, buoyed by a rebound in U.S.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin higher as the region takes impetus from the rebound on Wall St after Anthropic's presentation helped soothe some AI/software concerns and with tech also bolstered by the USD 60bln Meta-AMD chip deal

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markets, particularly following optimism generated by Anthropic's presentation that eased AI-related concerns. Additionally, the substantial Meta-AMD chip deal is providing further support to the tech sector, which could influence broader market sentiment across various asset classes.

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