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02 Jun 2026, 04:16 UTC · 2h ago
Nikkei 225 leads Asian markets lower as Middle East tensions hit sentiment

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02 Jun 2026, 04:16 UTC · 2h ago

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Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion to fund AI infrastructure. — Massive capital expenditure signal strengthens the AI demand narrative and benefits cloud/compute providers.
+0.80Doubts over a Middle East ceasefire are driving risk-off sentiment and profit-taking across global markets. — Geopolitical instability typically reduces risk appetite and triggers broad equity sell-offs.
-0.60South Korea faces a tighter interest rate outlook following inflation data from May. — Higher-for-longer rates increase borrowing costs and pressure equity valuations, particularly in the KOSPI.
-0.50Anthropic's IPO filing provides further support for the AI capital expenditure cycle. — A high-profile AI listing validates sector valuations and indicates continued growth in the AI ecosystem.
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