NewsSignals AI analysis·CNBC TV18·Oct 26, 2026

Asian stocks mixed as AI sell-off, earnings and Central Bank meetings in focus

Grade Abearish AI signal$SPX$NDX$NDJI$JPY$BRENT$WTI

Asian stocks opened mixed as renewed AI-linked selling weighed on regional equities, with MSCI's Asia Pacific index slipping 0.2% as investors assessed earnings and upcoming central bank meetings. The regional benchmark has fallen more than 6% this month, while roughly 550 MSCI Asia Pacific companies are set to report earnings; the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and euro zone's central bank are expected to hold rates. Further weakness in AI-related stocks could intensify pressure on regional equities if upcoming earnings fail to justify elevated AI spending expectations.

Bullish strength: 30/100

Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.23% and Topix climbed 0.65%.
SK Hynix shares ticked up following a report about a potential special dividend funded by proceeds from selling part of its Kioxia stake.
The Fed, Bank of Japan and euro zone's central bank are expected to hold rates.

Bearish strength: 70/100

MSCI's Asia Pacific index slipped 0.2% at the start of the week.
The regional benchmark has fallen more than 6% this month amid AI-linked selling.
A closely watched US chip index extended its losing run to its longest since November.
Upcoming earnings could expose concerns about whether AI-related profits justify heavy investment.

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