Group 1 - Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened higher, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.64% to 57,507 points and the KOSPI index increasing by 2.92% to 5,667.82 points, reaching a historical high [1] - The semiconductor sector led the gains, with Samsung Electronics rising over 4% amid negotiations for HBM4 pricing at $700 per unit, while SK Hynix increased nearly 3% [1] - Tokyo Electron and Advantest also saw gains of nearly 3% and over 2% respectively, following a positive trend in US tech stocks [1] Group 2 - The Japanese yen depreciated slightly, trading at 154.8 against the US dollar [2] - Gold and silver prices experienced volatility, with spot gold dropping below $4,970 after briefly surpassing $5,000, while spot silver fell to $76.734 per ounce after a significant rise [2] - Investors are assessing geopolitical risks related to the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine situations, while the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes revealed differing opinions on future interest rate directions [3]
日韩半导体股大涨，三星电子涨超4%，黄金白银由涨转跌
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-02-19 01:41