Tech Stocks Bounce Back Amid Market Uncertainty—Is Wall Street Ignoring the Bigger Risks?

Asian shares showed resilience Monday, led by technology stocks recovering from recent AI-related jitters. South Korea’s Kospi soared 3.5%, driven by chip makers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, while Tokyo’s Nikkei climbed 1.2%, buoyed by gains in AI-linked firms like Tokyo Electron. However, this rebound masks a growing concern for America’s economic future. While markets abroad display strength, Wall Street grapples with a lack of critical economic data due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown—now the longest in history. This blackout hampers investors’ ability to assess inflation and employment trends, vital indicators that guide Federal Reserve policy at a time...