Asia-Pacific markets declined on Wednesday, following a decline on Wall Street, which was driven by concerns about the valuations of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Shares of Palantir, a major player in the AI sector, fell about 8%, despite the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly results. This decline reflects investor caution regarding AI stocks, which are considered overvalued, despite their strong growth.
Major stock indices in Asia showed declines, with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 down 0.19%, and Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.25%. Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi fell 1.9%, and the Kosdaq fell 0.95%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index is expected to open lower, reflecting the negative sentiment driving global markets. Concerns about high valuations in the AI sector have dampened overall market sentiment.
Comments from the CEOs of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, who warned of a possible market correction in the next two years, further added to the uncertainty. "The sell-off finally occurred after comments from the CEOs of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Capital Group that the market was headed for a correction," said Andrew Jackson, head of Japan equity strategy at Ortus Advisors.
This decline also mirrored the broader trend in global stock markets, with the S&P 500 index down 1.17% and the Nasdaq Composite down 2.04%. AI stock valuations have pushed the S&P 500's forward P/E ratio above 23, near its highest level since 2000, adding to concerns of a market correction after the massive surge in AI stocks. (Asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id
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