Asian markets rise on tech rally as oil prices ease

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Asian stock markets opened mostly higher on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, driven by a surge in technology and semiconductor stocks, while falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.26%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 1.14%, and South Korea's KOSPI climbed 1.8%, led by chipmakers SK hynix and Samsung Electronics. U.S. crude fell 1.8% to $101.79 per barrel. Investors are awaiting Japan's September trade data, Indonesia's central bank rate decision, and U.S. earnings from Tesla, IBM, and Southwest Airlines for further market direction.


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