Futures are lower, reflecting fresh underperformance in the tech sector and a plunge in the Kospi index, as the AI trade experiences another setback.

Goldman Sachs has raised its target for the Kospi index to 12,000 and upgraded Taiwan's market to a 'Buy' rating.

Asian stock markets displayed mixed performance, with Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI retreating from their record highs. The market fluctuations are attributed to ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran relations.

The Korea Exchange (KRX) has issued a buy-side sidecar for the KOSPI market, a measure triggered by a significant and rapid increase in stock prices.

Foreign investors recorded a record high in net selling of KOSPI stocks during May, indicating significant capital outflow from the South Korean stock market.

The Kospi index opened higher following reports that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement to extend a cease-fire.

South Korea's national pension fund plans to invest more in local stocks, capitalizing on the recent rally of the KOSPI index. This strategic move aims to leverage domestic market performance.

BTIG warns that South Korea's Kospi index is vulnerable to a significant drop because of its heavy reliance on major companies like Samsung and SK Hynix.

Seoul's Kospi index has scaled to another new peak, with the rally in chip-related stocks continuing to drive the market's strong performance.

Asian equities and oil prices are showing mixed reactions as investors analyze the latest developments in the Middle East, with South Korea's KOSPI defying the trend to reach a record high.

South Korean stock market saw an 8% jump in the Kospi index, driven by successful labor negotiations at Samsung and bullish comments from Nvidia's CEO regarding the AI industry and chip demand.

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index surged by more than 8 percent after a deal was reached to prevent a planned strike at Samsung, the country's top memory chip maker.

The KOSPI stock market index has experienced a decline.

South Korean stocks experienced a lower opening on Tuesday, as investors reacted cautiously to rising inflation concerns and a recent downturn in US technology stocks. The benchmark Kospi index fell by 1.2 percent at the start of trading.

A bearish 'key reversal' chart pattern observed in South Korea's Kospi Composite Index could serve as a warning for a rare selloff in the U.S. chip sector, given their recent synchronized movements.

Stock markets in Taiwan (Taiex) and South Korea (Kospi) are experiencing record rallies, leading experts to question if this growth is overly reliant on a few AI-linked semiconductor companies.

South Korea's Minister of Economy and Finance, Koo Yun-cheol, stated that the nation's economy is expected to grow by more than 2% this year despite various risks, adding that local stocks remain undervalued.

South Korean brokerages are enhancing their infrastructure and seeking partnerships for foreign omnibus accounts to attract more international investors, driven by the recent KOSPI tech rally.

The Kospi stock market index has surpassed the 7,500-point mark following an extended rally.

South Korea's KOSPI stock index has surpassed the 7,000 mark for the first time, driven by a strong rally in AI chip-related stocks.

South Korea's KOSPI stock index surpassed 7,000 points, driven by an AI rally that also saw Samsung's market capitalization reach the $1 trillion mark.

The Kospi index is experiencing a record-setting rally, challenging the traditional 'Sell in May and go away' market adage.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi hit a fresh high in early trading Monday, lifted by strong gains in chipmakers.

The Kospi index has continued its rally, closing at a record high, even as foreign investors engaged in selling activities.

The South Korean benchmark Kospi index surged to a new high, topping 6,700 points during intraday trading and approaching the 7,000-point threshold. This extends its strong upward momentum.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index extended its record rally for a third consecutive session, closing at 6,475.81 points. The surge was primarily driven by strong corporate earnings.

South Korea's benchmark stock index, Kospi, breached its pre-Middle East crisis high and is poised to reach a new peak.

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index has almost returned to its pre-conflict level and is approaching a record high, driven by investor optimism over easing Middle East tensions and expectations of progress in US-Iran talks.

Foreign investors have become net buyers of Korean shares this month, reversing previous selling trends and providing support to the benchmark Kospi index, largely driven by a rebound in the chip sector.

The Korea Exchange (KRX) has issued a buy-side sidecar for the KOSPI market, a circuit breaker mechanism, in response to a sharp increase in market activity.

Asian stock markets, including South Korea's Kospi which fell 5%, experienced declines after former President Trump issued threats against Iran, sparking geopolitical concerns.

Na giełdy wraca optymizm. Mocne wzrosty widać było na parkietach azjatyckich. Kospi zyskał ponad 5 proc. Warszawa również zaczęła dzień od wzrostów.

KOSPI opens higher amid oil price hike  Yonhap News Agency

The Korean won is poised for a rebound, making the deeply undervalued currency an appealing bet for investors, particularly when paired against the overvalued Thai baht, according to a seasoned foreign exchange strategist. Before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that rattled global markets earlier this month, the Korean equity market had been booming; the benchmark Kospi briefly topped the 6,300 level for the first time, roughly doubling from a year earlier. Despite the rally in stocks, the local

South Korean stocks staged a sharp rebound during trading Thursday, partially recovering from a two-day rout that rattled local markets. Buy-side sidecars were triggered on both the main and secondary bourses as a surge in buying pressure pushed prices sharply higher. The benchmark Kospi opened 3.09 percent higher at 5,250.92, compared with the previous session, according to the Korea Exchange. The index quickly extended its gains after the opening bell, touching an intraday high of 5,715.30 in

South Korean shares experienced a dramatic recovery, soaring as much as 12 percent at the open, swiftly erasing almost all of their worst-ever daily slump from the previous day.

South Korea's main stock index, the KOSPI, lost 12 percent on Wednesday, sending retail investors into a panic as fears of energy shortages due to the war in Iran battered shares in chipmakers and…

Seoul shares plunged over 12 percent Wednesday to close below the 5,100-point mark amid growing concerns over the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The Korean won fell sharply against the U.S. dollar. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index extended its losses, tumbling 698.37 points, or 12.06 percent, to close at 5,093.54, following a plunge of over 7.24 percent the previous session. The Korea Exchange triggered circuit breakers shortly after the KOSPI fell more than 8 percent amid

Down another 6.7% following a 7.2% drop in the previous session, the high-flying Kospi Index entered a technical correction in just three sessions.

South Korea's KOSPI stock market recorded an average daily trading volume exceeding 30 trillion won in February, indicating significant market activity.

South Korea's KOSPI index has surged by 175% driven by AI momentum, but concerns are growing over intensifying concentration risks within the market.

South Korea’s equity benchmark has crossed a new milestone just a month after surpassing the once-unthinkable 5,000 mark.

The Korean won has fallen to a 17-year low due to significant foreign outflows, prompting Korean officials to closely monitor the situation.

The country's bourse operator on Friday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index as the index nosedived due to a slump in tech heavyweights.

South Korea's Kospi stock market has reached unprecedented highs, driven by the artificial intelligence sector and the success of its major chipmakers. However, experts are cautioning against potential boom-bust cycles and the market's heavy reliance on a few key companies.

The Kospi stock market is reacting to speculation about a potential visit by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Korea, with investors anticipating a 'samgyeopsal summit' and its implications for the tech sector.

South Korea's Kospi stock index opened at a record high, driven by an extended rally in the technology sector.

South Korea's KOSPI volatility index has seen an increase, occurring simultaneously with the stock market rallying to a new record high.

The KOSPI index ended its four-day winning streak, influenced by a pause in the AI rally and renewed tensions involving Iran.

Despite perceptions of foreign investors selling off, they hold a larger share of the South Korean market, even as the benchmark Kospi hits new highs.

Global stock markets are showing mixed reactions, with oil prices rising, as new US strikes dampen optimism for a US-Iran peace agreement. The Kospi, however, topped 8,000 on initial hopes for a peace deal, indicating fluctuating market sentiment.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Asia equity and quant strategist Mixo Das stated that South Korea's Kospi stock rally has further room to grow. The rally is supported by the artificial intelligence-driven memory cycle, earnings upgrades, and governance reforms, extending beyond major players like Samsung and SK Hynix.

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI and Samsung Electronics shares soared after an 11th-hour wage-and-bonus agreement with the main labor union averted a potential chip strike.

South Korea's Kospi stock market has tripled in 18 months, driven by AI euphoria and strong performances from companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, surpassing Nasdaq's dot-com era gains.

The Korean Kospi stock index briefly surpassed the historic 8,000-point mark for the first time ever before experiencing a sharp decline. Foreign selling was noted as a factor in the subsequent market rout.

South Korea's benchmark stock index, KOSPI, has hit an 8,000-point milestone, fueled by investor optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and strong corporate earnings.

South Korea's KOSPI index closed at a new record high, approaching the 8,000 mark, with market sentiment boosted by the ongoing US-China summit.

South Korea's benchmark Kospi stock index has surged to a new peak, climbing above 7,800 points. The rally was primarily fueled by gains in the chip sector.

Goldman Sachs has increased its 12-month Kospi target to 9,000, one of the highest among major brokerages, asserting that South Korean stocks remain cheap even after a significant rally that has seen the benchmark rise over 75 percent this year.

The South Korean benchmark Kospi index extended its gains, closing at 7,498, just below the 7,500-point threshold after reversing earlier losses.

The Kospi index has experienced a rapid rally, surpassing 7,000 for the first time and then topping 7,400. This significant surge has seen it outpace the S&P 500.

Korea's initial public offering market continues to experience a lull, with new listings sharply down from the previous year, even as the benchmark Kospi index approaches the 7,000 mark.

Seoul's Kospi stock index surged to a fresh record high, fueled by a strong performance in chip-related stocks. This market rally was also attributed to eased tensions in the Middle East, which came into focus as trading resumed.

The KOSPI stock index has experienced a significant surge, but analysts are issuing warnings about potential underlying risks or volatility.

South Korea's KOSPI index concluded its three-day winning streak, falling after reaching a new record high, influenced by a surge in oil prices and subsequent profit-taking by investors.

The South Korean benchmark Kospi index surged to a new record high, closing at 6,641.02 and rapidly approaching the 7,000-point threshold.

The total market capitalization of South Korean-listed companies has reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing 6,000 trillion won. This achievement marks a significant rally in the Korean market.

A strong rally in South Korea's Kospi index has led to a significant increase in reshoring investment accounts, with balances now surpassing 1 trillion won ($675 million) as retail funds return from overseas markets.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index rose to a fresh intraday high, surpassing its previous record set before the Iran war. Easing geopolitical tensions have lifted risk sentiment, contributing to the market's strong performance.

Asian stock markets experienced a rebound, with the Kospi index surpassing its pre-war peak, as investors focused on potential peace talks involving Iran and easing regional tensions.

Asian markets faced a downturn due to Middle East conflict fears, with oil prices soaring. However, Singapore's stock market shows remarkable resilience, nearing record highs.

High-net-worth investors in South Korea increased their holdings in semiconductor stocks, particularly Samsung Electronics, while divesting from defense and nuclear shares amidst heightened tensions related to the Iran conflict.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi stock market is exhibiting signs of overheating after a yearlong rally, leading to increased concerns over elevated volatility and stretched valuations.

South Korea and Japan have led declines in global stock markets amid the oil shock, underscoring how supply disruptions in the Middle East are weighing on growth in economies heavily reliant on fuel imports. The Kospi index in Seoul has slumped 12 per cent since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out on February 28, while Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 has slid nearly 9 per cent. South Korea last week moved to cap oil price increases to limit inflation, while rising crude costs added to price pressures in...

South Korean stocks opened higher as investors sought bargains despite global oil price volatility stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, with the benchmark KOSPI index rising significantly.

Global markets, including Nikkei and Kospi, plunged as oil prices surged due to fears of a U.S.-Iran war, while Bitcoin dropped to a 7-day low amidst a broader macro risk-off move sparked by the oil surge.

Karnage: Korea Kospi Suffers Biggest Crash In History - Is It A Buying Opportunity? Yesterday we discussed the dramatic move in Korean stocks, which saw the Kospi tumble by 7.4%, its biggest drop since the August 2024 carry trade unwind, and which put a dramatic halt to the historic meltup in the country's stock market driven almost entirely by memory (Samsung and SK Hynix) and semiconductor stocks. However, as we noted earlier this week when we pointed out the unprecedented pi...

The market has proved no easy battlefield for K bank, Korea’s first online-only lender, as it finally completed a long and bumpy journey to the Kospi on Thursday, following two failed attempts to go public. The debut drew a strong reception, with the stock surging as much as 16 percent to 9,880 won ($6.70) in the first hour of trading, well above its initial public offering price of 8,300 won. K bank sold 60 million shares in the IPO, raising about 498 billion won and valuing the lender at rough

Korea's KOSPI index has surged 11% in a historic rebound, outpacing cryptocurrency markets.

In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially dependent on Middle Eastern oil, making its businesses vulnerable to the geopolitics of the region.

The KOSPI has shed 20% in two trading sessions as excess leverage triggers margins calls and forced liquidation of positions by retail investors

Global stock markets, led by South Korea's Kospi, tumbled despite Donald Trump's offer for the US Navy to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as fears of a new 'tanker war' and disruption to Middle East food imports grow.

South Korean stocks started sharply lower Tuesday amid subdued investor sentiment over ongoing US and Israeli air strikes on Iran.

Kakao Pay, the payments arm of Kakao Corp., surged on Thursday after the USDC issuer Circle delivered an overnight earnings surprise that rippled through stablecoin-linked shares in Seoul. The stock climbed as much as 14 percent to 73,300 won ($51.38) in morning trading on the Kospi before retreating to below 70,000 won by the afternoon. The rally came as Kakao Pay, viewed as one of the leading players in Korea’s emerging stablecoin sector, tracks Circle’s roughly 35 percent jump in New York ove

Asian stock markets experienced a significant rally, with the Australian (ASX) and South Korean (KOSPI) indices reaching all-time highs, driven by a strong rebound in the technology sector.

Concerns are mounting over the breadth of the Kospi's 105% rally, indicating potential weaknesses in the South Korean stock market.

South Korea's Kospi stock market is undergoing significant swings, a phenomenon not observed since the global financial crisis, driven by a record rally, increased leverage, and forced selling.

A Shinyoung Securities strategist states that while the Kospi's historic rally is real, it has only begun to address the deeper valuation gap affecting Korean equities.

South Korea's cryptocurrency market has experienced a slowdown, with trading volumes sharply declining as investors shift funds from digital assets to equities amid the benchmark Kospi's record-breaking rally.

Foreign investors offloaded a record 45 trillion won ($30 billion) worth of Kospi shares in May, marking the largest monthly sell-off on record, as they locked in gains from a sharp rally in the…

South Korea's national pension fund has raised its target for domestic stock holdings as the Kospi index experiences a significant rise.

South Korea's efforts to attract retail investors back to domestic markets, including incentives and a surging Kospi, are failing to curb the rush into US stocks.

South Korea's first single-stock leveraged products tied to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix saw double-digit surges on their trading debut, igniting a retail frenzy as the Kospi maintained above the 8,000 level.

The Korea Exchange (KRX) has issued a buy-side sidecar for the KOSPI market following a significant and rapid increase in stock prices.

The KOSPI's daily turnover has exceeded 40 trillion won for the first time, driven by a strong stock rally. Despite this, foreign investors have reportedly dumped 10 trillion won in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks last week.

World shares are mixed, Kospi gains 8.4%, as tech-led rally fades  AP News

The Korea Exchange (KRX) has issued a buy-side sidecar for the KOSPI index following a sharp increase in the market.

Asian stock markets experienced mixed trading, with the Kospi falling nearly 4%, as global oil prices continued to swing, impacting regional economies.

The surging interest and investment in artificial intelligence technology have significantly boosted Seoul's Kospi index, pushing it above the 8,000 point threshold.

Seoul's benchmark Kospi quickly reversed course Friday after briefly crossing the historic 8,000 mark, falling below 7,600 as foreign investors deepened profit-taking in chip stocks.

Seoul's Kospi index has climbed above 8,000 points for the first time in its history, largely driven by a significant boom in AI-related stocks.

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index experienced a significant drop after an influential policy adviser floated the idea of a 'citizen dividend' from AI gains, later clarifying that the proposal involved tapping into 'excess tax revenue' generated by the AI boom. The market reaction was also sparked by threats of an 'AI tax' on profits.

Experts are discussing current market trading strategies, with a Goldman strategist offering insights into the future of the Kospi index amidst unchanged U.S. futures and ongoing Iran talks.

JPMorgan has raised its bull case target for South Korea's Kospi index to 10,000, citing a significant boom in the memory chip sector.

The record-breaking rally of South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has sparked a significant increase in investor enthusiasm, leading to a 305 percent jump in sales of domestic stock-related books at Yes24, the country's largest online bookseller.

While attention is on the 'Magnificent Seven,' South Korea’s KOSPI index has quietly achieved a 75% gain since January, making it a top tech trade.

South Korea's Kospi index surpassed the 7,000-point mark for the first time, but concerns are rising due to a surge in short selling and leveraged bets. Fears of a sharp reversal are growing despite the milestone.

The Kospi index has surpassed the 6,900 mark, achieving a new intraday high, reflecting strong performance in the South Korean stock market.

The Kospi stock index breached 6,700 and topped 6,750, extending its record run before retreating due to concerns about market overheating.

The Kospi index has once again reached a fresh peak, driven by anticipation ahead of the release of earnings reports from major U.S. technology companies.

Hanwha Group has secured preliminary listing approval from the Korea Exchange for a new holding company, tentatively named Hanwha, which is set to debut on Kospi in August as part of a governance overhaul.

South Korea's KOSPI stock index reached an all-time high, propelled by optimism in the chip sector and a broader tech rally. This milestone was achieved amidst mixed performance across other Asian markets.

Data indicates that KOSPI-listed firms' dividend payouts reached an all-time high in 2025.

Seoul's KOSPI stock index plummeted by 5.8%, reportedly influenced by a 48-hour US ultimatum (likely to Iran) and the ongoing selection process for a new governor.

South Korean shares closed higher, with the KOSPI index adding 17.98 points, as investors expressed hopes for a quicker resolution to the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, which has been impacting global financial markets.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi tumbled over 8 percent in trading Monday, prompting the activation of a circuit breaker, a 20-minute suspension on trading to curb excessive volatility. The Korea Exchange activated a circuit breaker on the Kospi at around 10:31 a.m., after the index fell more than 8 percent in the course of just over a minute. It was the second activation of a circuit breaker on the main bourse this year. At the time of the activation, the Kospi stood at 5,132.07 points, shedding 8

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Asian markets experienced a significant rebound, with South Korea's KOSPI soaring 11% in a historic recovery, while China pledged stimulus despite a low growth target.

South Korea's KOSPI stock market index has suffered its worst crash on record, raising concerns about potential impacts on global markets like the S&P 500.

L’indice Kospi de la Bourse de Séoul a décroché de plus de 12% peu après son ouverture mercredi, ce qui a entraîné une suspension temporaire des échanges.

The sector's gains were a sharp contrast to the wider Kospi, which was down 2% and is currently leading Asian losses.

Economists are warning that the Kospi index topping 6,000 masks a K-shaped divide in the South Korean economy, indicating uneven recovery and growth.

South Korea's Kospi stock index has seen a remarkable gain of over 40% this year, breaking above the 6000-point mark.

Nomura became the first brokerage to project the Kospi at 8,000 in the first half of the year, setting a new high-water mark for targets as South Korea’s benchmark extends a record-breaking rally. Nomura Financial Investment, the Seoul unit of Japan’s Nomura Holdings, raised its first-half outlook to 7,500 in a base case and 8,000 in a bull case in a report released Monday. From the current 5,900 level, that implies potential gains of roughly 27 percent to 36 percent over the next four months. C

South Koreans' investments in overseas stocks nearly tripled in 2025, reaching an all-time high and expanding to a level comparable to domestic investments.