South Korea's KOSPI rebounds 20% from July low, exiting bear market on chip rally
South Korea's benchmark index has climbed 20% from its July low, putting it on track to exit bear market territory amid renewed strength in semiconductor shares.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index has rebounded 20% from its low reached in July, positioning the market to exit bear market territory. The recovery has been primarily driven by a rally in heavyweight semiconductor stocks.
Market participants noted that the resurgence in chipmakers has provided vital momentum for the broader index following months of downward pressure. Further details regarding trading volumes and specific sectoral contributions were not immediately available.
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