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TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix’s growth on Taiwan and South Korean markets

TazaPulseMay 12, 2026

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images As South Korea’s and Taiwan’s benchmark indexes surged to record highs this year — powered by Asia’s trillion-dollar titans — it has raised...

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Kospi, Hang Seng Index, Nikkei 225

TazaPulseMay 12, 2026

A pedestrian walks past monitors displaying a figure of the Nikkei 225 Stock Average outside a securities firm on May 07, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Tuesday as investors shrugged off fresh doubts over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire after President Donald Trump warned...

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Trump and Xi face a test over AI control

TazaPulseMay 12, 2026

Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Students and businesses alike are embracing AI in China, while the U.S. worries more about the negative impact. Will that encourage cooperation on AI...

JPMorgan says Kospi could jump over 25% to hit 10,000

TazaPulseMay 11, 2026

Investment banks are scrambling to raise targets for South Korea’s benchmark index as a blistering artificial-intelligence rally powered by semiconductor giants shows little sign of slowing, with JPMorgan now projecting the Kospi could climb another 25% or more. The bank on Monday raised its bull-case target for the Kospi to 10,000 from 9,000, implying gains...

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Modi says Iran war poses severe risks to India, urges cuts in fuel use and gold purchases

TazaPulseMay 11, 2026

Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, speaks during a joint press statement with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s prime minister, not pictured, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025. Prakash Singh | Bloomberg | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to curb fuel use, reduce overseas travel, and...

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Nikkei, Kospi, Hang Seng, Sensex, CSI 300

TazaPulseMay 11, 2026

South Korea’s Kospi opened at a fresh record Monday, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets amid rising oil prices and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. President Donald Trump‘s rejection of Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war, however, stoked worries over an elongated Middle East conflict. Iran submitted a new proposal to U.S. negotiators focused...

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China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher

TazaPulseMay 11, 2026

A shopper walks past a Coach retail store inside a shopping mall on March 24, 2026 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images China’s consumer and producer inflation jumped more than expected in April as the Middle East conflict drives commodity costs higher, offering a reflationary boost to the economy. Consumer prices...

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The world holds its breath as Trump-Xi summit approaches

TazaPulseMay 11, 2026

TOPSHOT – US President Donald Trump (L) and China’s President Xi Jinping arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025. Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their bruising trade war on October 30, with the US...

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Brent, WTI rise on Iran war worries

TazaPulseMay 11, 2026

The Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Shenlong Suezmax successfully docked at Mumbai Port after navigating the high-risk Strait of Hormuz amid the intensifying West Asia conflict on March 11, 2026 in Mumbai, India. Hindustan Times | Getty Images Oil prices jumped Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the conflict with Iran was “not...

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Shocking Turn of Events: What’s Next for the Economy?

TazaPulseApril 30, 2026

Shocking Turn of Events: What’s Next for the Economy Update? Today’s economy update brings unexpected news that has left many financial experts and everyday citizens alike in awe. With a sudden shift in economic trends, this situation is particularly intriguing. In this article, we will explore the latest developments in the economy update and what...