South Korea’s Kospi has staged a stunning comeback. How long will the bull market last?

South Korea's Kospi index has rebounded from a recent downturn, entering bull-market territory. This turnaround is attributed to investors buying back into the country's dominant semiconductor giants, such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The Kospi Index jumped 3.7 per cent, according to e27.

The broader Asian market also saw gains, with the MSCI Asia Pacific index rising 0.8 per cent. This optimism was mirrored in the US, where the S&P 500 index gained 0.26 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.54 per cent. The rally was driven in part by a tame July inflation report, which eased fears of an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

The South Korean government's efforts to stabilise the housing market were also reported, with plans to raise financial support for construction projects and ease regulations for young homebuyers. However, this news did not directly relate to the Kospi's recent performance.

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