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1. AI rebound lifts Asia ahead of major earnings
South Korea’s KOSPI rose 3.9% on Tuesday, the Nikkei gained 1.9% and MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan added 0.9% as appetite for AI returned. The US 10-year yield remained near 4.99% and Brent slipped to $114.95 ahead of results from Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon.
Why it matters: The rally shows how concentrated risk appetite has become around AI and semiconductors, so megacap earnings can quickly spill into Swedish industrial and technology shares. Source: Reuters, 27 October 2026.
2. Meta seeks a record $97.5 billion equity raise
Meta has expanded its planned capital raise to $97.5 billion to finance AI infrastructure. The company also reported negative third-quarter free cash flow of $2.12 billion and has roughly $825 billion in future spending commitments.
Why it matters: The offering reduces reliance on debt but dilutes shareholders and illustrates how capital-intensive the AI race has become. Source: Reuters, 27 October 2026.
3. Korea warns of a $100 billion hit to chip exports
The Bank of Korea estimates that the country’s chip exports could fall by as much as $100 billion if global AI investment slows sharply. The warning comes as memory-chip makers carry exceptional weight in both Korea’s economy and its KOSPI index.
Why it matters: An AI downturn would not remain confined to US technology shares; it would hit Asian trade, semiconductor suppliers and global industrial companies. Source: Reuters, 27 October 2026.
4. HSBC drops 6% despite a 32% profit increase
HSBC’s pretax profit rose 32% to $9.6 billion, but revenue of $18.6 billion missed forecasts as growth in its wealth business slowed. The Hong Kong-listed shares fell 6% despite a new buyback of up to $1 billion.
Why it matters: The reaction shows that investors demand organic revenue growth—not merely lower credit losses and fewer exceptional charges—even from Europe’s largest banks. Source: Reuters, 27 October 2026.
5. Jio IPO attracts $77 billion of bids
Reliance Jio’s $3.2 billion IPO was more than 22 times subscribed and drew bids worth $77 billion, making it India’s most subscribed listing on record. Investors are buying exposure to telecoms, broadband, cloud and AI, although the premium valuation may limit near-term upside.
Why it matters: The demand shows that investors still pay for scalable digital infrastructure outside the United States despite global concern about AI valuations. Source: Reuters, 27 October 2026.
