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Global stock markets, including Asia, continued their record-breaking rally, fueled by renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. Asian shares saw a 1.1% increase, with chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading the gains after securing a deal with OpenAI. This surge propelled South Korean stocks to an all-time high, mirroring recent record peaks achieved by major US and global indices. Futures suggest further advances in US and European markets.

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