The Times of India

Asian stocks today: AI concerns continue to drag down markets; Nikkei falls over 500 points, HSI sheds 2%

Asian markets dipped Friday, mirroring US tech losses amid AI spending concerns. Investors are questioning the rapid returns on massive AI investments, especially with new automation tools threatening traditional business models. This shift sees a rotation towards hardware providers, while companies facing AI disruption are under pressure. Inflation data from the US is keenly awaited.