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semiconductor exports
Coverage of semiconductor exports in the Nexus archive.
- South Korea’s central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt
South Korea’s central bank raised its key interest rate from 2.5% to 2.75% for the first time since January 2023 to address inflation driven by the Middle East conflict and energy costs, as well as high household debt. The decision followed stronger-than-expected economic growth fueled by semiconductor exports linked to global AI demand, prompting the government to revise its 2026 growth forecast upward to 3%.
- Nvidia reports 85% revenue jump but still excludes China in outlook
Nvidia reported an 85% revenue increase, demonstrating strong financial performance driven by demand for AI chips. However, the company maintained its exclusion of China from its business outlook, continuing to navigate geopolitical restrictions on semiconductor exports.