South Korea’s chip giants just logged their biggest rally ever. What it means for the global AI trade.

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 31 Jul 2026, 5:48 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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The Kospi saw its best-ever day on Friday, as the index came roaring back thanks to historical jumps in its big tech names.

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South Korea’s chip giants just logged their biggest rally ever. What it means for the global AI trade.

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