EM Stocks Hit Record High as Asian Chipmakers Surge on AI Demand

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The emerging market stock index reached a new all-time high, driven by semiconductor gains despite intense volatility in energy markets. Brent crude briefly surged to a four-year high above $126 a barrel on Thursday before stabilizing near $111.60. The Nikkei 225 led Asian market gains as panic from oil price volatility began to ease, providing a relief rally across the region. This follows Samsung's robust earnings which continue to underpin the positive outlook for AI-related hardware. The stabilization in energy prices helped restore investor confidence after a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts suggest that the markets' ability to absorb oil price shocks reflects a structural resilience in major Asian economies.

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