Daily Financial Update
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Market Pulse: Semiconductor stocks in Asia drifted lower after a global selloff extended into Tokyo and Seoul, underscoring renewed concerns over chip demand and supply-chain strains.
Key Movers: Samsung and SK hynix shares tumbled in South Korea, while Japanese chip names also slumped, and India’s Infosys and Coforge reversed a four-day losing streak to lead a midday IT rally.
Macro & Politics: EU officials seem wary of pressing China on export curbs, even as Japan and India ink a security pact backed by major industrial players and billions in tech commitments.
What’s Next: Watch for further commentary from Brussels on trade measures and any updates on the India-Japan defense collaboration to shape regional risk premiums.
Enhanced Market Commentary
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Japanese and South Korean semiconductor stocks tumble after US selloff
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🔍 Market Analysis & Insights
Infosys, Coforge lead IT stocks rebound, Nifty IT climbs 4.5% after 4-day losing streak
Infosys Ltd shares surged nearly 6 per cent on Thursday, leading a sharp rebound in information technology stocks as investors lapped up beaten-down counters after a recent sell-off.
Qualcomm Stock Slips After Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Used Snapdragon Chips, Wiping Out Day's Gains
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NZ sharemarket has small fall, down 0.2% – Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,582.19, down 28.31 points or 0.21%.
Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
Asian shares are mostly lower on heavy selling of computer chip stocks, tracking losses on Wall Street.
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