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Asian Markets Rebound, Gold, Silver Surge

Published: February 4, 2026

Duration: 1:59

Asias stock markets mostly climbed on Wednesday, shrugging off a tech-led pullback on Wall Street. Japans Nikkei dipped, but South Koreas Kospi surged, Hong Kongs Hang Seng edged up, and Shanghai gained. Australias ASX rose, Taiwan added, but Indias Sensex slipped. U.S. markets retreated Tuesday, with big tech taking the biggest hit. Gold and silver prices bounced back strongly, with buyers piling in as safe havens amid geopolitical worries and fresh U.S.-Iran tensions. Oil also firmed up. U.S. futures pointed higher early Wednesday, and the dollar strengthened against the yen. Analysts see safe haven demand keeping...