Korean Investors 'Livid' Over Blame for Weakening Won
South Korea's retail investors, who bought a record $31B in US stocks, are furious after being blamed for the won's slide. Officials tighten rules as the currency nears a 16-year low.
South Korea's retail investors, who bought a record $31B in US stocks, are furious after being blamed for the won's slide. Officials tighten rules as the currency nears a 16-year low.
Asian stock markets mostly advanced Tuesday, lifted by expectations of US interest rate cuts and a slight easing in Japanese bond yield concerns. Key indices in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea posted gains.
Asian markets traded in a narrow range, capping a robust weekly gain fueled by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Key indices like Nikkei and Kospi showed mixed trends. Read more for a detailed analysis.
South Korean shares rose over 1%, led by chipmakers, after the Bank of Korea upgraded its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts. The won strengthened against the dollar. Explore the market details.
South Korean shares closed marginally higher after trimming early gains as persistent worries over the weak won overshadowed positive global cues. KOSPI rose 0.30% to 3,857.78 points.
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South Korean shares soared over 2% with chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix leading gains after Nvidia's strong earnings. Foreign investors bought shares worth 271.5 billion won.
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South Korean shares fell over 2% on Friday as chipmakers followed Wall Street's AI stock slump. The won strengthened amid currency stabilization measures. Read market analysis.
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Asian stock markets witnessed significant declines as Nikkei, Kospi, and Hang Seng dropped up to 2% amid global selloff triggered by US market weakness and economic concerns.
Asian markets witnessed significant declines as tech stocks faced heavy selling pressure. Japan's Nikkei fell below the 50,000 mark while South Korea's Kospi tanked 6%, mirroring Wall Street's overnight sell-off amid rising bond yield concerns.
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