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Technology stocks continued to lead gains overnight, with South Korea's KOSPI rising 3.27%. Chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both gained more than 5%, extending the recent rally in semiconductor stocks as optimism around AI investment remains strong.

Crude oil climbed 1.75% yesterday to $89.37 as traders remained wary about the prospects for a Middle East deal. Brent crude has risen a further 0.91% this morning to $89.72 a barrel, extending its winning streak to six consecutive days—the longest since April.

Brent crude rose 5.17% yesterday and has gained a further 0.3% this morning, marking a fifth consecutive day of gains to $87.98 a barrel. The rally followed new demands from U.S. President Donald Trump toward Iran, clouding prospects for an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.