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Global Market: South Korea targets AI-led growth, raises 2026 GDP forecast to five-year high; chip stocks in focus

Markets-Economic Times · 2h ago · 🇮🇳 India

Global Market: South Korea targets AI-led growth, raises 2026 GDP forecast to five-year high; chip stocks in focus

South Korea has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3%, the fastest pace in five years, backed by an AI and semiconductor-led investment push. The government's plans to boost chip manufacturing, AI infrastructure and exports are expected to support technology stocks despite inflation and bond yield concerns.

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