Medium2026-09-16Short term · Leans positiveLonger term · Neutral

Samsung, SK hynix Rise on U.S. Chip Rebound; KOSPI Holds 6600

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix shares rose as U.S. chip stocks rebounded, helping the KOSPI hold the 6600 level. The move follows a sell-off driven by AI capex slowdown fears, underscoring how sensitive Korean memory leaders remain to U.S. market sentiment. Near term it may ease foreign selling pressure and stabilize memory valuations, but sustainability depends on AI demand and HBM order execution, leaving the medium-term impact neutral.

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뉴시스 · 09-16 09:29 KST
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