{
  "id": 9077471,
  "title": "Stocks rise on AI buzz, drop in oil prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/stocks-rise-on-ai-buzz-drop-in-oil-prices",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T03:21:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/09/22/stocks-rise-on-ai-buzz-drop-in-oil-prices.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stocks experienced an upward trend on Tuesday as tech companies' advancements in artificial intelligence generated excitement among traders. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, saw its shares surge by 11 percent following the success of its new AI agent, Muse. Muse, which can assist users with tasks such as booking travel, sending emails, and making purchases, gained popularity after its release earlier this month. With a user-friendly interface designed for individuals without technical expertise, Meta believes Muse represents the consumer-facing aspect of AI agents, similar to how Claude Co-Worker and ChatGPT cater to businesses currently.\n\nAsian markets also showed positive results, with South Korea's tech-focused Kospi rising by 1.7 percent and Taiwan's Taiex, home to TSMC, increasing by 1.4 percent. These gains followed a strong performance from Wall Street indices, with the Nasdaq closing 2.3 percent higher.\n\nTraders were optimistic despite ongoing US-China tensions, as discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were expected to address trade between the two nations. Economic officials from both countries met in New York for talks on trade and artificial intelligence, aiming to establish communication channels to address AI-related concerns. However, the simmering US-China trade war remains a significant concern, as both countries continue to navigate their relationship while competing for technological dominance.\n\nOn the commodities side, oil prices experienced a decline, dropping around four percent on Monday following President Trump's willingness to consider meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. This potential meeting comes as Iran's President prepares to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. The drop in oil prices was also influenced by Saudi Arabia's efforts to regain control of key export routes, such as the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which has been affected by pro-Iranian Houthis. Despite this, Brent crude, the benchmark international contract, remained above the $100 mark in early Asian trade.",
  "summary": "Stock markets climbed on Tuesday as the success of Meta's new AI agent and US-China talks on artificial intelligence fanned a tech-led rally.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}