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   US Futures Edge Up as Nvidia Woes and AI Jitters Test Markets

   Wall Street stock futures rose slightly following a rough week, though ongoing investor anxiety surrounding Nvidia and artificial intelligence trades continued to challenge markets. In Asia, stocks bounced as regional AI and Middle East jitters receded, but Hong Kong shares slipped amid concerns over potential tighter United States restrictions on Chinese artificial intelligence companies' access to advanced chips. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar remained firm on Federal Reserve bets.

   Why it matters

   Global financial markets face mixed sentiment as traders balance optimism in the technology sector against regulatory headwinds and corporate probes. Investors are closely tracking policy signals from Washington and macroeconomic data releases that could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. These developments highlight the fragility of current market rallies, particularly for technology and semiconductor assets.

   What is confirmed

   • Wall Street futures rose following a rough week, although Nvidia unsettled investors.
   • Asian stocks bounced as artificial intelligence and Middle East jitters receded.
   • The dollar remained firm on Federal Reserve bets.
   • Hong Kong stocks fell as technology shares came under pressure following reports of potential tighter United States restrictions on Chinese artificial intelligence companies' access to advanced chips.
   • The Hang Seng Index shed 0.8% or about 195 points, closing at 24,121.40.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Asian markets face broader pressure stemming directly from an Nvidia probe.

   What to watch next

   • Upcoming U.S. economic data releases and corporate earnings reports.
   • Official announcements regarding potential U.S. restrictions on advanced chip access for Chinese artificial intelligence companies.
   • Further market movements in major technology stocks including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
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