Asian Stocks Set to Follow US Tech Gains

Global equities reached near record highs amid a strengthening dollar and political developments in Japan, with increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and Bitcoin. Japanese stocks rallied following the election of a pro-stimulus leader, while technology stocks surged due to AI-related deals. Investors remain cautious about potential market volatility due to political crises and currency fluctuations, with gold and Bitcoin hitting new peaks as safe-haven assets.