{"id":55974,"date":"2025-11-13T21:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T01:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-jitter-as-geopolitical-tensions-rise-and-tech-sector-faces-headwinds\/55974\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T21:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T01:38:32","slug":"global-markets-jitter-as-geopolitical-tensions-rise-and-tech-sector-faces-headwinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-jitter-as-geopolitical-tensions-rise-and-tech-sector-faces-headwinds\/55974\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Markets Jitter as Geopolitical Tensions Rise and Tech Sector Faces Headwinds"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Korea and the U.S.<\/strong> have confirmed the completion of a factsheet agreement, signaling expanded cooperation in <strong>shipbuilding, artificial intelligence (AI), and nuclear sectors<\/strong>. The U.S. also supports South Korea\u2019s right to reprocess used nuclear fuel.<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong markets are poised for a downturn, with the <strong>Hang Seng Index<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/HSI\">HSI<\/a>) expected to open down <strong>1.5%<\/strong> and the <strong>Hang Seng Tech Index<\/strong> down <strong>2.2%<\/strong>. <strong>Alibaba<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/BABA\">BABA<\/a>) shares in Hong Kong are projected to open <strong>3.4% lower<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/metal\/gold-price.aspx\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"gold price today\">Gold<\/a><\/strong> prices have strengthened above <strong>$4,150<\/strong> following a resolution to the U.S. government shutdown, while the <strong>Chinese Yuan<\/strong> midpoint has reached its strongest level since mid-October 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Concerns are mounting over reports that <strong>China\u2019s state-sponsored hackers<\/strong> utilized <strong>Anthropic\u2019s AI model<\/strong> to automate breaches at major corporations and foreign governments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SoftBank shares<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/9984.JP\">9984.JP<\/a>) have plunged over <strong>8%<\/strong>, extending a selloff into a third day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Geopolitical and Economic Alliances Solidify<\/h3>\n<p>Seoul has confirmed the completion of a factsheet agreement with Washington, a move that President Lee described as a rational decision by former President <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a>. This agreement is set to foster expanded cooperation between South Korea and the U.S. in critical areas including <strong>shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, and nuclear sectors<\/strong>. Notably, the U.S. has also expressed support for South Korea\u2019s right to reprocess used nuclear fuel, a significant development for Seoul&#39;s energy autonomy. Despite strengthening ties with the U.S., South Korea&#39;s President Lee indicated an ongoing commitment to continuous talks with China.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, China has made strides in its military capabilities, with its first <strong>076 \u2018drone carrier\u2019 amphibious assault ship<\/strong> commencing sea trials. However, China is also under scrutiny as reports from the <em>Wall Street Journal<\/em> indicate that state-sponsored hackers used <strong>Anthropic\u2019s AI model<\/strong> to automate break-ins at major corporations and foreign governments.<\/p>\n<h3>Asian Markets Face Headwinds, Gold Shines<\/h3>\n<p>Hong Kong&#39;s stock market is anticipated to open lower, with the <strong>Hang Seng Index<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/HSI\">HSI<\/a>) expected to fall by <strong>1.5%<\/strong> and the <strong>Hang Seng Tech Index<\/strong> by <strong>2.2%<\/strong>. This projected decline is reflected in individual stocks, as <strong>Alibaba<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/BABA\">BABA<\/a>) shares in Hong Kong are set to open <strong>3.4% lower<\/strong>. Conversely, <strong>Alibaba\u2019s wholesale platform<\/strong> is empowering merchants with a new <strong>AI tool<\/strong> designed to streamline product sourcing, as reported by <em>SCMP<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, the yield on <strong>5-year Japanese government bonds<\/strong> climbed by <strong>1 basis point<\/strong>, reaching <strong>1.25%<\/strong>. The yield on <strong>30-year Japanese government bonds<\/strong> remained unchanged at <strong>3.19%<\/strong>. Japan&#39;s Prime Minister has voiced concerns from regional businesses regarding the government\u2019s minimum wage target, emphasizing the creation of an environment for companies to increase pay faster than inflation rather than setting a numeric goal.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Chinese Yuan<\/strong> has seen its midpoint reach the strongest level since mid-October 2024, according to the People&#39;s Bank of China (<a href=\"\/stock\/PBOC\">PBOC<\/a>). In other currency news, <strong>GBP\/USD<\/strong> momentum has slowed, pressured by UK fiscal measures and disappointing economic figures. Meanwhile, <strong>EUR\/GBP<\/strong> climbed to a <strong>2.5-year peak<\/strong> at <strong>0.8852<\/strong>. Taiwan\u2019s overnight interbank rate held steady at <strong>0.805%<\/strong> at today\u2019s open.<\/p>\n<h3>Global Economic and Energy Developments<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Gold<\/strong> prices have strengthened, trading above <strong>$4,150<\/strong> an ounce following the resolution of the U.S. government shutdown.<\/p>\n<p>In the energy sector, a report indicates that Russia is relying on unused oil refining capacity to offset damage from drone attacks. The European Union has reiterated its call for Ukraine to tackle corruption, following a major energy scandal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways South Korea and the U.S. have confirmed the completion of a factsheet agreement, signaling expanded cooperation in shipbuilding, 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