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According to Korea Stock Exchange data, SFA Semiconductor jumped 49.86% over the week as of September 21, significantly outpacing Samsung Electronics' 5.59% and SK Hynix's 3.09% gains. Hana Micron climbed 30.23%, driven by renewed artificial intelligence momentum. The rally was fueled by Intel's forecast of tighter semiconductor memory supply next year and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's projection that Nvidia chip sales will double in 2027. Foreign investors led buying, with Hana Micron net purchases

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lee Hyung-il held his first executive meeting on September 22, directing officials to reassess risks across financial, foreign exchange, and real estate markets. Lee emphasized price stability as the foundation of household financial security and pledged active efforts to narrow wealth inequality as the economy's core task. He also instructed officials to strengthen macroeconomic analysis and en

According to CoinDesk, a white-hat hacker moved 52.37 BTC recovered from the Coldcard vulnerability to an address linked to a newly established recovery trust on September 22, according to Galaxy Digital research head Alex Thorn. The recovered funds represent approximately 2.8 percent of the total amount stolen in the Coldcard exploit.

According to New York Times on September 20, China's youth unemployment (excluding students) surged to 18.9% in August, while domestic vehicle sales fell 20% and home sales dropped 14% year-over-year in the first half of 2026. The slowdown reflects deflation concerns as Beijing channels excessive resources into advanced industries like artificial intelligence rather than job creation and consumer spending. Stanford AI Index data shows the Chinese government-led investment fund has deployed appro

According to KOSPI corporate filings on September 22, LS ELECTRIC announced a 76.1 billion Korean won capital increase for its subsidiary LS ELECTRIC Utah, aimed at expanding production capacity and meeting growing demand in AI and data center markets. Separately, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries secured an order to build two RORO vessels from a European shipping company for 336.2 billion Korean won.

According to Jin10, Britain's fiscal deficit for the first five months of the current fiscal year reached £77.3 billion (approximately $100 billion) by September 22, surpassing the Office for Budget Responsibility's March forecast by £8.1 billion. In August alone, borrowing hit £18.3 billion, significantly higher than the OBR's predicted £14.8 billion. The unexpectedly high borrowing figures add pressure on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of his inaugural budget presentation next month, which must

According to Jin10, as of 14:30 on Sept 22, the CNEX money market sentiment index reported 51, up 3 points from 10:15. Among market participants, large banks reported 49, mid-size and small banks reported 52, and non-bank institutions reported 51, each rising 3 points. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50 indicating balance and readings above 50 reflecting money market tightness.

According to the Seoul Foreign Exchange Market, the Korean won to U.S. dollar exchange rate declined 22.8 won to 1358.2 won at 3:30 PM on September 22, compared to the previous trading week's closing rate.

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's KOSPI index closed at 7,017.91 on September 22, up 10.19 points or 0.15% for the day.

According to Christopher Hamilton, head of Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) investment solutions at Invesco, on September 22, China's AI models do not require penetration of the U.S. market to succeed. Hamilton noted that China itself is a large economic entity and industrial export powerhouse capable of applying and scaling AI technology faster than most countries globally, providing strong reasons to favor Chinese AI assets. Hamilton stated that markets have underestimated the impact of Chinese policy

According to Guru Club, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on September 22 that hyperscaler spending on artificial intelligence could reach $1 trillion next year. The sector's investment surged to approximately $700 billion this year from roughly $300 billion last year, representing over 100% growth. Dimon noted that while these expenditures may drive GDP growth by around 1%, they could also fuel inflation pressures as companies hire workers, build factories, and purchase equipment and material

According to Invesco, the firm expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates only once more this year, with a potential shift toward rate cuts within 12 to 15 months on September 22. Invesco holds a positive outlook on gold, citing its traditional role as a portfolio diversification tool with low correlation to stocks and fixed-income products. The firm believes gold's ability to hedge inflation risks, combined with rising risks from holding U.S. dollars, positions it as an effective infla

According to Longzhong Information, ethylene glycol (EG) futures fell over 5% intraday today, hitting a one-week low of 5,752 yuan/ton, as crude oil retreated sharply and Middle East geopolitical premiums eased. International oil prices broke below $100/barrel following diplomatic signals in the region, eroding cost support for polyester feedstock. Simultaneously, East China port MEG inventory rose to 134,000 tons, up 16,000 tons from the prior period, easing prior supply tightness. South China

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's KOSPI reversed earlier gains to slide 0.06% to 7,003.86 on September 22 afternoon, after opening up 2.2% on overnight U.S. tech strength. The KOSDAQ index fell 0.50% to 832.13. Semiconductor stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which opened up about 3%, pared gains to 0.55% and fell 1.45% respectively. Analysts attributed the reversal to supply-demand imbalances and profit-taking at the 7,000-point resistance level.

According to Korea Exchange, U.S. and China-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in South Korea occupied the entire top 10 performers during the week of September 14-21. Hana Asset Management's "1Q U.S. Medical AI" ETF led with a 20.06% surge, followed by Samsung Asset Management's "KoAct China Bio Healthcare Active" at 13.44% and KODEX's "U.S. CPU Semiconductor TOP 10" at 13.28%. China-tracking products, including "TIGER China Star 50" at 10.91%, also ranked among the top performers. The

According to Adrian Zuercher, head of global asset allocation at UBS's chief investment office, the bank is shifting its asset allocation focus toward Asian emerging market bonds on September 22. Speaking on CNBC, Zuercher noted that strong macroeconomic conditions are supporting emerging market debt performance, with Asian tech-focused high-yield bonds outperforming in recent months. UBS maintains a favorable view on gold's diversification value, citing structural weakness in the U.S. dollar as

According to OpenAI, on Monday (September 21), the company released new safety standards for advanced AI development, with emphasis on alignment research and recursive self-improvement (RSI), a technique enabling AI systems to self-upgrade without human intervention. OpenAI stated that robust alignment mechanisms are critical to ensure AI systems remain aligned with human values and under human control as capabilities advance. The company stressed that fully autonomous RSI has not yet been achie

According to Jin10, the European Central Bank officially launched its Digital Euro on September 22, enabling banks to conduct tokenized transactions and payments between institutions.

According to Barclays, on September 22, Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline halted earlier this month, highlighting risks to the Middle East's gradual oil production recovery. The bank warned that if the situation persists, international oil prices could rise approximately 50% from current levels before the market reaches supply-demand equilibrium. Barclays forecasts Brent crude at $95 per barrel in Q4 2026, followed by $90, $85, $85, and $80 per barrel in subsequent quarters.

According to investment banks on September 22, South Korean robotics company Brilles' IPO public subscription (held September 17-18) received 4.9 trillion won in applications, with a competition rate of 1,676:1 and 113,800 subscription orders. The company's industrial robotics and physical AI strategy, leveraging manufacturing data from existing automation projects, attracted strong investor demand. Institutional investors' mandatory holding commitment reached 21.75%, reducing first-day tradable