**MARKET BRIEF: Asia Rebounds, Tech & Metals Rally** **February 3, 2026** **Asia-Pacific Markets** Asian equities staged a strong recovery Tuesday, shaking off recent volatility. The **MSCI Asia Pacific Index** climbed over **1%**, snapping a two-day losing streak. * Sentiment stabilized as investors bought the dip in regional benchmarks. * **Hang Seng** and **Kospi** led gains, supported by a resurgence in tech and manufacturing sectors. * Markets shrugged off earlier jitters to focus on improving global demand signals. **Commodities: Precious Metals Bounce** Gold and silver prices snapped back sharply after Monday’s selloff. * **Gold** surged approximately **2.7%** to trade near **$4,750/oz**. * **Silver** advanced over **4%**, reclaiming the **$82** level. * The rebound signals renewed hedging interest despite a stabilizing dollar. **US Tech & Corporate Earnings** US futures are pointing higher, driven by a massive earnings beat from data analytics giant **Palantir Technologies (PLTR)**. * **Palantir** shares jumped **~7-8%** in pre-market action after reporting **70% YoY revenue growth** ($1.41B) and raising its 2026 outlook. * **Nasdaq 100** futures gained **0.4%**, riding the wave of renewed AI optimism. **Macro Data: Factory Activity Expands** Economic sentiment got a major lift from US manufacturing data released Monday. * The **ISM Manufacturing PMI** spiked to **52.6** (vs. 47.9 previous), smashing expectations. * This marks a return to expansion (readings above 50) after months of contraction, signaling a genuine recovery in industrial output. * New orders fueled the shift, suggesting sustained momentum for the US economy. [Bloomberg: Disney Falls, Palantir Jumps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ANDTRO1UKA) The selected video provides real-time market analysis of the specific Palantir earnings surge and broader market movers mentioned in the brief. http://googleusercontent.com/youtube_content/0