While there is still some nervousness about stretched valuations in the tech sector, analysts remain optimistic about the outlook for equities this year, with artificial intelligence still the main game in town. "Equities can continue grinding higher if earnings expectations, liquidity, and rate expectations remain supportive, especially in tech." That mood was reflected on Wall Street, where the Dow ended at a new record, boosted by a rally in tech giants including Amazon and Meta as well as energy giants. Hong Kong piled on more than one percent, while Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Wellington, Taipei, Manila and Jakarta were also sharply higher. Oil prices slipped, having risen 1.7 percent Monday as the impact of developments in Venezuela were being weighed.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 06, 2026 09:14 UTC