Global Market: SK Hynix jumps 13% as easing US inflation, AI memory optimism lift chip stocks

South Korean semiconductor shares experienced a significant surge on Wednesday. This rally was fueled by softer U.S. inflation data and renewed AI demand optimism. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics saw substantial gains in early trading. Analysts foresee strong structural demand from AI applications supporting the memory market. Industry experts predict a severe memory supply shortage extending beyond 2030.