# Asian Stocks Rise as Tech Lifts US Equities

> Tech-driven US markets surge as Asian stocks climb.
- Title: Asian Stocks Rise as Tech Lifts US Equities · Bloomberg
- Summary: Tech-driven US markets surge as Asian stocks climb. Asian stocks climbed as tech stocks lifted US equities markets.
- Keywords: us equities, tech stocks, asian stocks, market rotation, s&p 500, crude oil, treasuries, Bloomberg
- Source: Bloomberg — https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-18/asian-stocks-to-climb-as-tech-lifts-us-equities-markets-wrap
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us equities, tech stocks, asian stocks, market rotation, s&p 500, crude oil, treasuries, business, finance
## Geopolitical Risks
Heightened geopolitical worries sent stocks lower while extending a surge in oil and keeping a lid on bonds amid perceived inflation risks.
## S&P 500 Decline
The S&P 500 fell after a rebound from a tech-fueled selloff.
## Walmart Sales
Walmart Inc. slid on a conservative outlook, but the giant retailer’s comparable sales in the US beat expectations.
## Crude Oil Surge
Crude hit the highest since August.
## Treasuries Stable
Treasuries barely budged.
## Dollar Strength
The dollar rose.
## Key takeaway

Asian stocks climbed as tech stocks lifted US equities markets.