Invezz
18 Aug 2026, 03:30 UTC · 2h ago
KOSPI jumps 3% as Treasury yields spike: why Asia may be pricing the wrong risk
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Invezz
18 Aug 2026, 03:30 UTC · 2h ago
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The semiconductor memory industry is experiencing the 'worst memory crunch in history' due to off-the-charts AI demand. — Extreme supply shortages typically drive significant revenue and margin growth for dominant chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix.
+0.80US 30-year Treasury yields have reached their highest level in over two decades, with the 10-year climbing to approximately 4.73%. — Rising long-term yields increase the discount rate for future cash flows, putting downward pressure on valuation multiples for growth and tech stocks.
-0.60South Korea's KOSPI index jumped over 3%, led by strength in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. — Immediate price action confirms market appetite for AI-linked equities despite the headwinds from rising bond yields.
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