Japan’s Nikkei stock index reached a new record high today. Chip-related stocks drove the gains, overshadowing declines in financial and other sectors. This surge mirrors positive performance in US technology shares. Investors are focusing on high-performing chip companies. Other sectors like real estate saw notable drops. The market shows a clear preference for technology investments.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq