It's been almost a year since DeepSeek's AI breakthrough sent shockwaves across global markets. Fast forward to now, and China's kicking off 2026 with another round of tech innovations that are fueling a stock market surge. The catch? The underlying economy is still looking shaky. The momentum from AI breakthroughs keeps building, but economic fundamentals haven't exactly caught up. For investors watching the crypto and broader asset markets, this mixed picture matters—explosive tech gains paired with structural economic fragility can create volatile trading conditions. The question everyone's asking: can these innovations sustain the rally, or is there trouble brewing beneath the surface?