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South Korean shares reverse sharply after historic rally

15 May 2026-11:59
Asian markets mixed as investors track Trump-Xi summit and oil price surge

Asian shares traded mixed on Thursday, with Chinese equities falling while other regional markets posted gains, as investors reacted to outcomes from US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

14 May 2026-13:29
KOSPI hits new high near 7,000 on AI chip rally

South Korean stocks shot up by more than 5 percent to close at a fresh high Monday, approaching the 7,000-point mark, as investors scooped up semiconductor shares while awaiting developments in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

04 May 2026-14:14
Oil prices surge to highest level since 2022 amid reports of potential US military strikes on Iran

Oil prices jumped to their highest level since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war.

01 May 2026-08:48
Seoul shares retreat from record as energy costs weigh on market

Seoul stocks dipped by more than 1 percent Thursday to snap their gains of three consecutive days, after touching a fresh all-time high, as investors cashed in gains amid a sharp rise in international oil prices.

30 Apr 2026-12:54
South Korean shares spike amid US-Iran truce

South Korean stocks jumped nearly 7 percent following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, along with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered a sharp fall in global crude prices.

08 Apr 2026-11:15
South Korea plans $17.3bn war relief budget

South Korea is preparing a massive $17.3 billion emergency budget to shield its economy from the growing fallout of the conflict involving Iran, as energy concerns and market volatility intensify.

31 Mar 2026-09:18
Asia stocks drop as Trump escalates threats

Asian stock markets fell sharply on Tuesday as fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East rattled investor confidence, wiping out gains built earlier this year.

31 Mar 2026-09:08
Nikkei, KOSPI surge ahead of Fed decision

Most Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, led by gains in tech stocks across Japan and South Korea, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.

18 Mar 2026-11:28
Asian markets tumble as Seoul stocks post record drop

Shares across Asian markets plunged as growing fears that an expanding war in the Middle East could trigger an oil shock, drive inflation higher and delay expected interest rate cuts.

04 Mar 2026-11:59

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