Asian Markets Rally on Tech Stock Surge (HK:00001.HK, NYSE:CHI)

Asian equities closed higher on Tuesday, February 9, 2026, as tech stocks led the charge. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 2.4% to 39,850, while the NASDAQ Composite gained 1.8% to 15,423.50. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 added 1.2% to 34,520. The rebound followed a Federal Reserve pivot perceived as dovish by risk-sensitive sectors, with traders buying safe-haven assets and boosting tech exposure. Sectoral data showed software and semiconductors outperforming, while earnings reports from major tech firms provided further tailwinds.