Asia Markets Gain on US-Iran Deal Hopes; AI-Tech Stocks Rally

Asian markets experienced gains driven by optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran deal, which could ease geopolitical tensions and enhance regional stability. This positive sentiment is influencing risk appetite, leading to increased capital flows into technology stocks, particularly within the NDX, as investors seek growth opportunities. The surge in AI-tech stocks reflects a broader trend of investor enthusiasm for innovation amid favorable political developments. Traders will be closely watching any official announcements or negotiations regarding the US-Iran deal, as these could significantly impact market dynamics and investor sentiment in the coming days.

The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is the US large-cap tech benchmark. NDX is more sensitive to rate decisions than SPX because of longer-duration cash flows, and heavily concentrated in Tech/Comms names — mega-cap earnings season dominates price action.

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