On June 12, chip and metals stocks drove gains. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed up 1,802.77 points (+2.81%) at 66,020.04. South Korea's KOSPI closed up 348.63 points (+4.49%) at 8,112.58, having risen more than 8% intraday.

2026-06-12

On June 12, chip and metals stocks drove gains. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed up 1,802.77 points (+2.81%) at 66,020.04. South Korea's KOSPI closed up 348.63 points (+4.49%) at 8,112.58, having risen more than 8% intraday.