South Korea stocks close at two-week low as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates
South Korean shares closed at a two-week low, with the benchmark KOSPI down 3.99% to 6,562.72, weighed by rising bond yields amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares closed at a two-week low on Wednesday, weighed by rising bond yields on escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSPI fell 3.99% to close at 6,562.72, its lowest since August 19.
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