# FTSE Russell

Tech Lift Fuels Market Rally as Oil Holds Flat — China Readies Policy Signals Amid Geopolitical Jitters

Global equities rose as technology shares led gains, while oil settled nearly flat despite Middle East tensions that have already prompted shipping carriers to pause bookings. In China attention shifts to the NPC session and a State Council briefing that could set policy support; meanwhile, market infrastructure and tech developments — from 24/7 bank‑to‑broker transfers to cheaper AI video generation — are quietly reshaping investment dynamics.