Summary

South Korea’s Kospi index reached a record high for the second consecutive day, driven by gains in chip and defense stocks. The index closed up 2.31% at 5,808.53, while other Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines due to concerns over Iran-U.S. tensions and weaker private credit stocks in the U.S.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/asia-markets-live-japan-nikkei225-inflation-iran-tensions.html