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Asian stocks extend gains as US rebounds, chipmakers lead

Asian stocks, led by chipmakers, have extended gains following a rebound in US markets. The Kospi index surged over 6%, and oil prices rose slightly due to geopolitical factors. The dollar and Treasury yields are stable as markets await central bank meetings.

Jul 22, 2026, 1:08 AM UTCMarket Movement1 sourceUpdated 2h ago
Affected entities:KospichipmakersoilUS DollarTreasury yields

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Jul 22, 2026, 1:08 AM UTC Gregor Stuart Hunter

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Kospi surges more than 6% after rebound in chipmaker stocks on Wall Street

Oil prices nudge higher after tankers reverse course in Red Sea

Dollar, Treasury yields steady ahead of central bank meetings

Reporting by Gregor Stuart Hunter; Editing by Christopher Cushing

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Gregor Stuart Hunter is a correspondent reporting on breaking news on finance and markets in Asia, based in Singapore. During prior postings in Hong Kong, Taipei and Abu Dhabi, Gregor previously worked for Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal, and wrote for The Guardian, Monocle and Fortune, among others. He is a CFA Charterholder.

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Bull case

Rebound in chipmaker stocks on Wall Street Significant surge in Kospi index

Bear case

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Shared facts

  • Kospi surges more than 6% after rebound in chipmaker stocks on Wall Street
  • Oil prices nudge higher after tankers reverse course in Red Sea
  • Dollar, Treasury yields steady ahead of central bank meetings

Disputed interpretations

  • Geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices
  • Uncertainty ahead of central bank meetings

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