VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF surged 5.1% on Thursday, June 18, closing at $93.10, as semiconductor stocks spearheaded a broader equity market recovery following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision. - The sector-wide rally followed the Fed's June 17 decision to maintain interest rates, which bolstered risk appetite for growth-sensitive technology and semiconductor stocks. - Chipmakers, including Intel after an Apple deal, significantly outperformed, helping major U.S. indices finish higher during Thursday's session.