Tech Rally Sparks Global Market Optimism as S&P 500 Posts Best Day Since August

11:50 - 22.09.2026


September 22, Fineko/abc.az. Global market sentiment surged on Monday, driven by a sharp rally in technology stocks. Fueled by enthusiasm over Meta Platforms' new AI deployment, the S&P 500 climbed 1.5% and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 2.8%, marking the best single-day performance for U.S. equities since early August. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization threshold, while Bitcoin surpassed $86,000.

Easing energy prices also bolstered market sentiment, with Brent crude settling near $100 amid diplomatic efforts regarding the conflict in Iran. The MSCI All Country World Index rose for a fourth consecutive session to reach a two-week high.

 In Asia, semiconductor leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix extended gains, mirroring the Wall Street tech momentum.