https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-advance-led-by-a-nearly-6-gain-for-south-korea-s-kospiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-advance-led-by-a-nearly-6-gain-for-south-korea-s-kospihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-advance-led-by-a-nearly-6-gain-for-south-korea-s-kospi#u49021Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:10:26 +0000Asian equities advanced on Friday, with South Korea's Kospi surging nearly 6%. The rally centered on chip stocks, including a 12% jump for SK Hynix and a 9% increase for Samsung. In India, the Sensex rose to 77,702.18, up 164.46 points, while the Nifty reached 24,284.05. Market gains followed a drop in Treasury yields and lower oil prices, despite the threat of heavy U.S. sanctions on Iran. Bitcoin topped $80,000 and spot gold nearly reached $4,700 an ounce amid inflation concerns.Why it mattersInvestors are reacting to U.S. Treasury debt buybacks and anticipation of Nvidia earnings. Thes https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-advance-led-by-a-nearly-6-gain-for-south-korea-s-kospihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-advance-led-by-a-nearly-6-gain-for-south-korea-s-kospi#u45756Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:20:41 +0000Asian equity markets rose on Friday, with South Korea's Kospi leading the gains with a nearly 6% spike. The rally was driven by a surge in chip stocks and reduced concerns over U.S. bond yields following expanded U.S. Treasury debt buybacks. In Seoul, SK Hynix shares climbed 12% and Samsung rose 9%. While Asian markets trended upward, global shares remained mixed and Brent crude oil prices increased by 2.2%.Why it mattersThe correlation between U.S. Treasury yields and Korean semiconductor stocks often drives regional market volatility. Lower yields typically reduce borrowing costs and in