Asian semiconductor stocks rebounded sharply on Friday to conclude a volatile trading week.
Samsung Electronics surged 11.2% in South Korea. SK Hynix jumped 7.2%, driving a significant gain in the Kospi index. Japan’s Tokyo Electron gained 10.3%, while Taiwan’s TSMC rose 2.0%.
The sector faced earlier pressure from inflation data, AI valuation concerns, and a military flare-up between the U.S. and Iran. Friday's rally followed reports of a potential breakthrough in talks to end the conflict. Easing geopolitical tensions encouraged a return to riskier technology assets.