{"id":65467,"date":"2026-07-27T08:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T12:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-update-nvidias-1b-korean-ai-bet-and-middle-east-diplomacy\/65467\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T08:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T12:08:15","slug":"global-markets-update-nvidias-1b-korean-ai-bet-and-middle-east-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-update-nvidias-1b-korean-ai-bet-and-middle-east-diplomacy\/65467\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Markets Update: Nvidia\u2019s $1B Korean AI Bet and Middle East Diplomacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/NVDA\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"stock: NVDA\">Nvidia<\/a> (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) to invest $1 billion in South Korea\u2019s Naver Corp (<a href=\"\/stock\/NHNCF\">NHNCF<\/a>)<\/strong> as part of a massive <strong>$10 billion<\/strong> project to expand &quot;AI factory&quot; infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> departs for Washington to meet <strong>President Donald Trump<\/strong>, with a primary focus on addressing the <strong>Iran nuclear threat<\/strong> and regional security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UK\u2019s Downing Street (No. 10)<\/strong> officially dismissed rumors of scrapping <strong>council tax and stamp duty<\/strong>, aiming to stabilize a housing market unsettled by policy speculation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naver shares surged 10%<\/strong> in Seoul following the announcement of the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/NVDA\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"stock: NVDA\">Nvidia<\/a> partnership, which includes a <strong>9 billion dollar<\/strong> funding commitment from Brookfield Asset Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Nvidia Deepens Ties with South Korea in $10B AI Infrastructure Push<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/NVDA\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"stock: NVDA\">Nvidia<\/a> (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) has finalized a strategic agreement to invest <strong>$1 billion<\/strong> in Naver Corp (<a href=\"\/stock\/NHNCF\">NHNCF<\/a>), South Korea\u2019s leading internet platform. The investment, executed through a third-party share allotment, will grant <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/NVDA\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"stock: NVDA\">Nvidia<\/a> a <strong>4.5% stake<\/strong> in the company, making it the third-largest shareholder. This capital infusion is part of a broader <strong>$10 billion<\/strong> initiative involving Brookfield Asset Management, which has signed a non-binding term sheet to provide up to <strong>$9 billion<\/strong> in financing.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership aims to expand Naver\u2019s <strong>GAK Sejong data center<\/strong> from its current 55-megawatt capacity to <strong>200 megawatts by 2028<\/strong>. The facility will serve as a &quot;sovereign AI factory,&quot; utilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/NVDA\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"stock: NVDA\">Nvidia<\/a>\u2019s latest <strong>Vera Rubin and Blackwell<\/strong> chip platforms. <em>Market analysts view this move as a critical step for <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/NVDA\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"stock: NVDA\">Nvidia<\/a> to secure long-term infrastructure demand in the Asia-Pacific region while bolstering South Korea&#39;s national AI competitiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Netanyahu Heads to Washington Amid Regional Tensions<\/h2>\n<p>Prime Minister <strong>Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> has departed for Washington D.C. for high-stakes discussions with <strong>President Donald Trump<\/strong>. Before takeoff, Netanyahu emphasized that <strong>Iran<\/strong> remains the top priority on his agenda, alongside goals to maintain Israeli security and &quot;expand the circle of peace.&quot; The meeting comes at a volatile time, as the U.S. and Iran recently paused a series of lethal strikes following a two-week escalation.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister\u2019s visit is expected to address the potential for renewed joint military operations and the status of Iran\u2019s nuclear program. <em>Diplomatic sources suggest Netanyahu is seeking a clear ultimatum from the U.S. administration to leverage against regional adversaries.<\/em> Concurrently, the Israeli security cabinet has reportedly approved a framework that could allow an international force into Gaza, a move that may be discussed during the Washington summit.<\/p>\n<h2>UK Government Rejects Radical Property Tax Reforms<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Downing Street<\/strong> has moved swiftly to kill speculation regarding major changes to property taxes. Reports had suggested that Prime Minister <strong>Andy Burnham<\/strong> was considering scrapping <strong>council tax and stamp duty<\/strong> in favor of a proportional property tax. However, No. 10 issued a firm denial, stating that such changes are not under consideration, citing the risk of &quot;cooling the housing market&quot; through prolonged uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>The speculation arose after Burnham\u2019s first major broadcast interview, where he suggested that wealthier homeowners in Southern England might need to pay more to ensure &quot;fairness&quot; for the North. While the government is under pressure from over 100 Labour MPs to reform the &quot;regressive&quot; council tax system, the official stance remains focused on stability. <em>The housing sector responded with cautious relief, as the removal of stamp duty speculation prevents a potential freeze in property transactions.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Nvidia (NVDA) to invest $1 billion in South Korea\u2019s Naver Corp (NHNCF) as part of a massive $10 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