U.S. equities rallied sharply on Tuesday, with investors responding to renewed optimism that tensions in the Middle East may begin to ease.

South Korean shares jumped more than 3 percent on Thursday to close at a new record high above the 6,300 level, as investors were encouraged by growing optimism around artificial intelligence following stronger-than-expected earnings from Nvidia.

Chinese stocks surged to multi-year highs in the first trading days of 2026, driven by optimism over the country’s advancements in artificial intelligence and early signs of economic recovery.

The U.S. dollar edged higher on Thursday following a new trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam, boosting investor confidence in the possibility of additional deals before U.S. tariffs are implemented on July 9.

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, had a private meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, News.az reports citing The Currency Analytics

Bitcoin’s price has experienced a dramatic rebound, surpassing $102,000 and recovering from the challenges faced in late 2024.