Asia-Pacific Markets Expected to Decline as Wall Street Falls Due to Tech Losses and AI Concerns
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 17 2025
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Source: CNBC
Market Outlook: Asia-Pacific markets are expected to decline, following a tech-driven drop on Wall Street, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures indicating lower openings.
U.S. Market Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1.18%, influenced by losses in major tech stocks like Nvidia, Salesforce, and Apple, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also experienced declines.
Nvidia Earnings Anticipation: Nvidia's stock dropped nearly 2% ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, as investors expressed concerns over high valuations in the AI sector.
Concerns in Private Lending: Blue Owl Capital's shares fell nearly 6% due to worries about its significant lending related to AI data center developments.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
