Asia stocks roar back as Taiwan jumps 6%, Nvidia probe rattles AI trade

Asian equities rebounded sharply, with Taiwan's benchmark index rising roughly 6% in a single session, while a reported antitrust probe into Nvidia weighed on the artificial intelligence trade. The rally in Taiwan reflects heavy weighting toward semiconductor manufacturers, so the move transmits primarily through the global chip supply chain and the earnings expectations tied to AI-related hardware demand. Nvidia shares are the most directly exposed to the regulatory overhang, since any constraint on its market position could pressure forward revenue assumptions and multiple expansion that have driven its valuation. Traders should watch for any formal scope or timeline disclosed by the regulator, as well as Nvidia's next quarterly guidance, which will indicate whether AI demand is holding up despite the regulatory uncertainty.

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