South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index briefly surpassed the 6,000 mark during intraday trading for the first time since Middle East conflict began, driven by growing expectations of a regional ceasefire
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KOSPI Briefly Reclaims 6,000 Level on Middle East Ceasefire Hopes - First Time Since War Began
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index briefly surpassed the 6,000 mark during intraday trading for the first time since Middle East conflict began, driven by growing expectations of a regional ceasefire
Yonhap InfomaxSouth Korea's KOSPI surged 2.47% to 5,951.98, reaching its highest level in over a month as renewed US-Iran ceasefire negotiations boosted investor sentiment, with large-cap tech stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading gains amid reports of significant diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran.
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[Today's Bond and Foreign Exchange Memo](April 13)
South Korean markets show mixed performance with KOSPI gaining 80.86 points to 5,858.87 while US markets retreat; Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol scheduled to attend G20 Finance Ministers' Meeting as bond auctions total 3.4 trillion won
Yonhap InfomaxKOSPI falls 0.78% to 5,826.45 as Iran threatens Hormuz re-blockade following Israel's Lebanon attacks, triggering profit-taking despite strong U.S. market performance; Samsung Electronics and SK hynix decline while cosmetics stocks surge amid fragile ceasefire concerns
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KOSPI Falls 0.78% on Hormuz Re-Blockade Noise - Samsung, SK Hynix Weak VS Cosmetics Strong
KOSPI falls 0.78% to 5,826.45 as Iran threatens Hormuz re-blockade following Israel's Lebanon attacks, triggering profit-taking despite strong U.S. market performance; Samsung Electronics and SK hynix decline while cosmetics stocks surge amid fragile ceasefire concerns
Yonhap InfomaxSouth Korean markets surge with KOSPI gaining 377.56 points to 5,872.34 while won strengthens against dollar; government schedules key meetings on consumer prices and small business credit reforms
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[Today's Bond and Foreign Exchange Memo](April 9)
South Korean markets surge with KOSPI gaining 377.56 points to 5,872.34 while won strengthens against dollar; government schedules key meetings on consumer prices and small business credit reforms
Yonhap InfomaxDollar-won exchange rate plunged over 30 won intraday to early 1,470s as foreign investors net purchased over 2 trillion won in Korean stocks following U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, with KOSPI surging 7.2% and WTI crude falling 16% amid global risk-on sentiment before FOMC minutes release.
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[Seoul Foreign Exchange Market]Won Rebounds to Early 1,470s on Foreign Stock Buying - Down 29.80 Won
Dollar-won exchange rate plunged over 30 won intraday to early 1,470s as foreign investors net purchased over 2 trillion won in Korean stocks following U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, with KOSPI surging 7.2% and WTI crude falling 16% amid global risk-on sentiment before FOMC minutes release.
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Asia Stocks Rise: Nikkei, KOSPI Gain Over 1% on Ceasefire Hopes | Meyka
Explore how Asia stocks rise as Nikkei and KOSPI gain over 1% on April 6, 2026, driven by Iran ceasefire hopes, oil trends, and renewed investor confidence.
South Korea's KOSPI index opened 1.61% higher at 5,463.67 despite Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with investors focusing on Samsung Electronics' Q1 earnings release and upcoming U.S. CPI data that could clarify war-driven inflation impacts on markets.
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KOSPI Shrugs Off Trump's '48-Hour Ultimatum' to Iran, Rises 1.6%
South Korea's KOSPI index opened 1.61% higher at 5,463.67 despite Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with investors focusing on Samsung Electronics' Q1 earnings release and upcoming U.S. CPI data that could clarify war-driven inflation impacts on markets.
Yonhap InfomaxSouth Korea's KOSPI index surged 2.74% to 5,377.30 on hopes the Strait of Hormuz could reopen as Iran and Oman discuss passage protocols, with foreign and institutional investors net buying 1.5 trillion won while large-cap tech stocks led gains amid revived risk appetite and bargain hunting.
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[Market Close] Hormuz Reopening Hopes Lift KOSPI 2.7%
South Korea's KOSPI index surged 2.74% to 5,377.30 on hopes the Strait of Hormuz could reopen as Iran and Oman discuss passage protocols, with foreign and institutional investors net buying 1.5 trillion won while large-cap tech stocks led gains amid revived risk appetite and bargain hunting.
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