South Korean stock markets surged on Thursday, reaching their highest point since late February. This rally was fueled by optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war. Strong earnings from Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC also propelled South Korean chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix higher. The benchmark KOSPI index saw a significant increase, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets