South Korea’s KOSPI jumps 3.05% at the open as tech rally extends

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South Korea's KOSPI opened sharply higher as Alphabet's strong AI-driven cloud results and higher capex guidance reinforced expectations of accelerating global AI infrastructure spending, lifting Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. However, risk sentiment remains mixed amid escalating U.S.-Iran strikes that have tightened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and supported oil prices. The won strengthened versus the dollar, adding a supportive financial-conditions signal for local equities.
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South Korea’s KOSPI surged 3.05% at the open on Thursday, as Alphabet’s stronger-than-expected AI-driven cloud results and higher capex outlook reinforced expectations for faster global AI infrastructure spending. Tech heavyweights including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led the gains. Oil prices rose as Middle East tensions escalated after the United States carried out its 12th strike on Iran, but the tech-led market theme in Seoul remained intact. The won strengthened by 4.2 won against the dollar.