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• The KOSPI index failed to recover the 7,000-point mark and ended the trading session lower, reversing a previous 5% surge. • Market volatility triggered a buy-side sidecar, as gains in the semiconductor sector were erased, stripping the index of its upward momentum. • This shift highlights the fragility of the current market recovery and the significant impact of semiconductor fluctuations on South Korean equities.

• President Donald Trump greeted the flag-draped remains of four American service members killed during the conflict with Iran on Wednesday. • The event occurred as Trump dismissed "desperate" calls from Iranian leaders to resume diplomatic negotiations, labeling them as unserious about a meaningful deal. • This refusal to engage in diplomacy signals a period of heightened tension and a hardline stance from the U.S. administration.

• Cybersecurity startup Glow has emerged from stealth mode with a valuation of $1.2 billion, achieving unicorn status before disclosing its revenue metrics. • The company aims to challenge traditional endpoint security by addressing new risks introduced by the enterprise adoption of AI agents and developer tools. • This launch comes as attackers increasingly leverage generative AI to automate phishing, create malware, and execute more sophisticated cyberattacks.

• The BSE Sensex plummeted 715 points and the Nifty50 closed below 24,000 on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive session of losses for Indian benchmark indices. • HDFC Bank was a primary driver of the decline, with its stock falling 2.08% to Rs 761.45 following disappointing June-quarter earnings. • The sharp two-day correction in HDFC Bank shares wiped out approximately Rs 89,635.73 crore in market capitalization, exacerbated by rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

• The KOSPI index experienced a significant surge, rising from a low of 2,284.72 on April 9 last year to 9,385.59 by June 19 of this year. • This growth followed the inauguration of the Lee Jaemyung administration, which helped stabilize the political climate after a disruptive martial law incident. • Despite the index's climb, some investors remain disillusioned with the domestic market, questioning who is actually benefiting from the rally.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 62 points in early trading, continuing a positive trend as Wall Street opened higher. • This movement follows a strong previous session where the index closed at 52,224.64, marking a gain of 385.38 points or 0.74%. • Investors are driving this upward momentum while analyzing corporate earnings reports, economic indicators, and the impact of oil prices.

• On July 22, 2026, the Indian stock market experienced its sharpest single-day drop in two weeks, with the Sensex falling 715 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,000. • The decline was driven by escalating Middle East tensions, which pushed Brent crude prices above $95 a barrel and sparked fears regarding inflation and economic growth. • While media and realty sectors dragged the indices down, FMCG and auto stocks remained resilient during the volatility.

• Asian equities opened higher on Wednesday, following positive momentum from overnight gains on Wall Street. • Major indices saw significant surges, with South Korea's Kospi adding 6% and Japan's Nikkei jumping over 1,100 points. • The rally indicates that investors are prioritizing a rebound in technology stocks over escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

• The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 5.21% on Tuesday, sparking a widespread rally across Asian equity markets on Wednesday. • South Korea's KOSPI soared over 6%, triggering a market circuit breaker, while Japan's Nikkei rebounded by more than 1,000 points. • The surge was driven by strong export data from Taiwan and South Korea, which bolstered investor confidence in a recovery for semiconductor demand.

• Wall Street is positioned for gains ahead of the opening bell, driven by a recovery in AI-focused chip and memory companies following losses last week. • International markets showed strong momentum, with Taiwan’s Taiex rising 4.2% and AI chip giant TSMC advancing 3.9%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng remained nearly flat at 25,132.29. • Simultaneously, oil prices have increased due to escalating tensions and exchanged attacks between the U.S. and Iran.