The Kospi rose 0.82% to a three-week high in an intraday snapshot, extending a five-session rebound to 9.4%, while foreign buying, a firmer won and lower bond yields supported sentiment.
The S&P 500 gained 0.7% and the Nasdaq 1% as Amazon jumped 15.3%, while Brent at $87.93, a 4.71% Treasury yield and extreme Korean chip volatility kept inflation and AI valuation risks in view.
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Lee Jae Myung agreed to accelerate negotiations through a new working group, while a meat-sector inspection and critical-minerals cooperation provide early tests of execution.
