# Brent crude oil futures remainded below $100 per barrel but climbed 2%.

*business, semiconductor · news · 2026-05-26 · Free Press Journal*

## Key points

- US conducted fresh strikes against Iran despite an ongoing ceasefire being in place.
- Brent crude oil futures rose 2% but remained below $100 per barrel following the strikes.
- South Korea's KOSPI reached a record high of 8131.15 points after reopening post-holiday.
- Samsung Electronics shares rose 3% and SK Hynix surged 6% on the KOSPI rally.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
**Countries:** United States, Iran, South Korea, Japan

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