Key facts
- Asian technology shares experienced a rally.
- A robust U.S. jobs report contributed to the rally.
- The jobs report also increased the likelihood of an interest rate hike.
- Oil prices rose following attacks on ships in the Gulf.
- Brent crude reached $96.97 per barrel.
- U.S. crude reached $92.24 per barrel.
Asian technology shares rallied, supported by a strong U.S. jobs report that also heightened expectations for an interest rate increase. Concurrently, oil prices saw an uptick due to attacks on maritime vessels in the Gulf. Brent crude reached $96.97 a barrel, and U.S. crude climbed to $92.24 a barrel.