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Hawkish Fed and Korea data steer stocks as chipmakers extend buybacks
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish stance signals potential rate hikes affecting global markets, while Korea's semiconductor exports hit record highs amid corporate stock buybacks from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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You need to factor potential U.S. rate hikes into your market timing and funding plans as Korean chipmakers ramp buybacks, signalling a shift from retail to corporate market support.
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