Asian Stocks Tumble as US Tech Selloff Spreads; Bitcoin Falls

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Moneycontrol•04-02-2026, 06:38
Asian Stocks Tumble as US Tech Selloff Spreads; Bitcoin Falls
- •Asian stocks, including Japanese and Australian equities, dropped following a tech-led selloff in US markets.
- •US benchmarks S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell due to a drawdown in software makers; Advanced Micro Devices Inc. gave a disappointing sales forecast.
- •Despite tech losses, FedEx Corp. and Walmart Inc. saw gains, indicating a rotation into economically sensitive industries.
- •Investors are shifting from AI-dominated megacaps to broader market participation, with value shares outperforming growth.
- •Bitcoin extended its four-month slide, with investor Michael Burry warning of potential massive value destruction.
Why It Matters: Asian markets mirrored a US tech selloff, signaling a broader market rotation away from AI megacaps.
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