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Asian tech stocks surge after U.S.-Iran ceasefire eases Hormuz fears

A temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire that reopens the Strait of Hormuz sent Asian semiconductor and tech stocks higher as oil and helium supply concerns eased.

Apr 8th 2026 · Iran

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  • U.S. and Iran agreed a conditional two-week ceasefire that includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Semiconductor and tech shares led gains, with TSMC up about 4.8%, SMIC over 10%, SK Hynix more than 15% and Samsung around 9%.
  • The ceasefire eased worries about shipping disruption and helium supply from the Gulf, a key input for chip production.
  • Oil prices fell and U.S. futures rose, signaling wider market relief and lowering margin pressure for chipmakers.

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