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Emerging Market Stocks Rise on Tech Investments Amid Geopolitical Concerns
May 11, 2026
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Emerging-market equities increased, driven by investments in technology stocks, particularly in semiconductors. Despite geopolitical tensions related to US-Iran peace talks, the South Korean equity index reached a record high, boosted by major companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.
- Emerging-market equities rose by as much as 1.4% on Monday.
- The increase was primarily driven by investments in technology stocks, particularly in the semiconductor sector.
- SK Hynix Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., and MediaTek Inc. were key contributors to this rise.
- The South Korean equity index surged 5% to reach a record high, amid concerns over a memory chip shortage.
- Investors appeared to overlook concerns regarding stalled peace talks between the US and Iran.
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