Anthropic's IPO Filing Extends Tech Rally

Markets in Asia are catching a tech-led boost tied to the frenzy around Anthropic’s IPO, supporting gains as investors position ahead of the day’s broader catalysts. Beyond Anthropic, Microsoft is reportedly offering buyouts to 60,000 workers, a development that could influence sentiment around big-tech restructuring efforts. In the UK, John Healey is expected to announce an increase to the national living wage, adding to the mix of policy and cost-of-living items traders typically watch closely. The market snapshot points to movement in major US index futures as the session gets underway, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.3%.