The U.S. New York stock market is showing broad strength as of 10:45 p.m. on the 20th, Korean time. Following last week's correction centered on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks, bargain-hunting buying has flowed in, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq showing a clear upward trend of more than 1%.

The current status of major indices is as follows:

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: 52,308.05, up 161.63 points (0.31%) from the previous trading day
• S&P 500 Index: 7,509.01, up 51.33 points (0.69%)
• Nasdaq Composite Index: 25,799.99, surging 279.75 points (1.10%)

Major semiconductor and AI-related large-cap stocks that recently showed weakness are attempting a rebound, improving overall investment sentiment. In particular, the earnings reports scheduled for this week by major Big Tech companies are drawing attention as key events that will determine the future direction of the stock market.

However, despite market optimism, geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East remain a significant variable. With tensions rising between the United States and Iran, analysts point out that there is a need to remain vigilant about the potential for increased volatility in international oil prices and safe-haven asset prices.

Ultimately, the market's biggest focus is whether the New York stock market can sustain its upward trend until the close, and whether the current rebound in AI and semiconductor stocks will remain a short-term technical bounce or lead to a full trend reversal.