Category: Markets

Bank of Korea hikes its policy rate 25 bps to 2.75% — first increase since 2023 — citing 3.2% inflation, won weakness and IT-sector bonus-driven wage risks.

SK Hynix plunged over 9% as Asian semiconductor stocks fell after U.S. chip losses; investors cite data‑center moratorium, memory hedges and valuation pressure.

SK Hynix plunged over 9% as U.S. chip losses spread across Asia; Samsung and Japanese equipment makers also fell amid concerns over AI spending and valuations.

SK Hynix plunged 9% in Seoul as a U.S. semiconductor sell-off spread across Asia, dragging Samsung, Advantest and other chip names lower amid profit-taking.