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According to Money Today, on September 23, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gained 2.71% and 2.12% respectively, trading at 284,000 and 1,879,000 Korean won, as investors expect increased demand for DRAM and memory semiconductors. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose over 2% overnight on forecasts that memory chip supplies will remain tight through 2028, supported by anticipated growth in AI inference and high-capacity memory requirements offsetting new production capacity concerns.

According to Edaily, South Korea's KOSPI index rose 1.94% to close at 7,150 points today (September 23), while the technology-focused KOSDAQ index gained 0.88%.

According to ChainCatcher, Li Fei-Fei, World Labs founder and Stanford professor, called on Tuesday for independent agencies and public sectors to provide greater oversight of advanced AI systems. She stated that safety assessments should not be solely the responsibility of development companies, as internal research can only measure individual model capabilities and safety attributes but cannot replace broader standards established jointly by government, industry, and academic institutions.

According to Frank Heemskerk, ASML executive vice president, the Dutch lithography company has zero sales of chip manufacturing equipment in continental Europe. "We have completely nothing to sell in Europe," Heemskerk said, citing a lack of investment and new fab construction in the region. Net system sales contributed by Europe reached zero in Q2 2026, compared to 1% in 2025 for Europe, Middle East and Africa combined. South Korea is currently the company's largest equipment market. Heemskerk

According to BlockBeats, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed on September 23 that his assets totaled at least $228 million and generated at least $5.1 million in income during 2025, his first year in office. Bessent reported owning nine bank accounts, each holding at least six-figure amounts with three containing over $50 million each. His holdings also include a minority stake in drug development firm Cambrian Biopharma Inc., real estate in the Bahamas valued at least $5 million, an

According to PANews, South Korea's KOSPI index rose 1.73% (up 121.17 points) to 7,139.08 at the open on September 23.

According to an announcement from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on September 23, prediction contracts based on whether a specific person mentions a word or attends an event—known as 'mention-based' contracts—may only be listed in limited circumstances due to higher manipulation risks and must comply with the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulations. The CFTC noted that such contracts are susceptible to manipulation by those with inside information or related parties

According to Guru Club, Brent crude oil futures fell toward $98 per barrel on September 23, down for the sixth consecutive trading day.

According to BlockBeats, the largest HYPE long position on Hyperliquid holds approximately 1.38 million HYPE tokens with a position value of $134.1 million as of September 23. The address maintains a 5x leveraged long at an average entry price of $38.6755, generating approximately $80.77 million in unrealized gains. The address has paid a total of $5.938 million in funding fees to maintain its position. The trader originally opened a $40 million 5x leveraged HYPE long position approximately five

According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on September 23, South Korea's 2026 economic growth forecast was raised to 3.2%, up 0.6 percentage points from July's projection of 2.6%. The ADB also set 2027 growth at 2.3%. Inflation is projected at 2.7% for 2026 and 2.2% for 2027. The upward revision reflected strong manufacturing indicators in July and August, increased AI chip exports, and steady corporate performance.

According to Germany's Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration, the Rhine River's water level in the shallowest middle section has dropped 16 centimeters below the critical threshold on September 23, potentially halting all barge operations along this key Central European supply corridor. Persistent drought since early summer has significantly reduced shipping capacity on the river. GlobalShippers Association President Mark Chadwick stated that transport costs and delays across trucking, a

According to RBC BlueBay Asset Management, Chief Investment Officer Mark Dowding said on Tuesday that the worst phase of the global bond market selloff triggered by central bank rate hikes may have passed, and he turned bullish on short-duration debt for the first time this year. Dowding noted that the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike has strengthened market confidence in its ability to contain inflation. BlueBay manages approximately $600 billion in assets.

According to the U.S. State Department, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York City on Wednesday, September 24.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2026 growth forecast for Asia-Pacific developing economies to 5.0%, up from 4.9% previously, while lowering inflation expectations. The ADB cited strong investment, government stimulus measures, and artificial intelligence-related exports as offsetting factors against rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.

The Asian Development Bank today lowered its 2026 Asia inflation forecast to 4.2% from 4.3%, marking a 0.1 percentage point reduction in its previous projection.

The Asian Development Bank raised its inflation forecast for Asia in 2027 to 3.5%, up from a previous estimate of 3.4%.

According to Hanhwa Asset Management, on September 23, the company launched three new PLUS ETF products designed to provide exposure to semiconductor pure-play companies: PLUS Global HBM Semiconductor ETF, PLUS Korea HBM Semiconductor ETF, and PLUS AI Semiconductor Materials Active ETF. The funds exclude major semiconductor-adjacent companies with significant non-semiconductor business segments, such as Samsung Electro-Mechanics and SK Square, to ensure that portfolio performance directly reflec

According to TD Cowen senior analyst Itai Michaeli on September 23, recent selling pressure in U.S. auto stocks driven by concerns over Chinese automakers entering the American market may be excessive. Michaeli said in a report that U.S. trade policy is unlikely to change significantly in upcoming talks, with most industry observers sharing this view. The selloff was triggered by President Trump's September 11 Fox News statement that he would be "fine" with Chinese companies opening factories in

South Korea's individual investors recorded their worst trading timing in 27 years through September 22, 2026, according to data from the Korea Exchange analyzed by local media. Individual investors' trading performance stood at negative 4.5% year-to-date, the second-worst annual result since 1998, surpassed only by 1999's negative 4.65%. By comparison, foreign investors achieved a positive 6.13% return, the fourth-best performance in 29 years of records. Individual investors bought heavily at m

According to Korea Investment & Securities analyst Hong Ye-rim, InBody's U.S. hospital sales surged more than 60% in the first half of 2026, driven by rising demand for body composition analyzers as GLP-1 obesity drugs expand. The company's hospital-focused revenue rose from 37% to 44% of total U.S. sales. With body composition analyzers installed in only around 2% of roughly 224,000 U.S. medical facilities, penetration remains low, suggesting further growth potential as GLP-1 usage rises among