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Asian stock markets, particularly Japan and South Korea, experienced significant losses exceeding 6% due to the surge in oil prices, with Brent and WTI crude futures reaching $107.61 and $107.02 respectively.

South Korean stocks plummeted due to the escalation of the Iran war, leading to a spike in oil prices and a negative impact on the country's economic outlook.

Japanese and South Korean stocks have recovered from a market downturn caused by the US-Israeli attack on Iran, with positive US economic data contributing to the rebound.

South Korea's stock market experienced an 18% drop in two days, but Wall Street analysts do not see this as a precursor to a similar downturn in the US market.

First Eagle Investment Management believes South Korean equities remain undervalued despite a record-breaking rally, driven by corporate reforms inspired by Japan.

The South Korean stock market, represented by the Kospi, has experienced its strongest rally in 25 years, with a 76% surge, driven by strong performances in key sectors such as chips, defense, nuclear power, and K-beauty stocks.

Several stocks, including Robinhood, Chegg, Coinbase, MercadoLibre, and Sea, declined in the afternoon session due to investor uncertainty about future rate cuts following the morning's Nvidia rally.