S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico Market
The benchmark KOSPI climbed more than 1% to around 6,900 on Thursday, extending gains for a third straight session, supported by stronger-than-expected Nvidia earnings. Nvidia’s revenue more than doubled in the second quarter, and its forecast for fiscal 2028 income growth of 70% exceeded analyst expectations, easing concerns over AI and semiconductor demand. Semiconductor stocks led the advance, with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix rising over 1% and 2%, respectively. Other notable performers included LG Energy Solution (3.9%), Hanwha Aerospace (2.7%), KB Financial Group (1.8%), Shinhan Financial Group (2.2%), and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (1.1%). Additionally, the Bank of Korea raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% from 2.6%, citing stronger-than-expected semiconductor exports and a robust economic recovery. However, the central bank also raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, marking a second consecutive hike amid persistent inflationary pressures.
