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The benchmark KOSPI rose nearly 1% to around 6,930 on Wednesday, snapping a two-day decline as gains in US semiconductor shares lifted Korean chipmakers. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.3% overnight, while Samsung Electronics and SK hynix gained about 0.5% and 2.7%, respectively, reflecting renewed demand f
Reuters Asia morning markets round-up for Sept. 30 showed global equities mostly lower, with major bond yields elevated and currencies mixed. Gold rose 1% after a recent low, while Brent crude fell.
Stock markets were mixed across Asia and elsewhere on Tuesday as bond yields extended recent gains. Gold rose 1%, while the dollar strengthened against major currencies.
Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.
Major stock indexes fell, with the MSCI world gauge down 0.83%, as oil prices resumed their rise and Treasury yields extended gains. Spot gold dropped 3.5% to a more than seven-week low.
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
The benchmark KOSPI edged higher to around 7,050 on Wednesday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session as advances in AI-related and semiconductor stocks on Wall Street bolstered Korean chipmakers. The Nasdaq Composite closed at another record high, while Samsung Electronics and SK hynix rose more than 2% and
South Korean shares closed marginally higher on Tuesday, paring significant early gains as caution over oil prices and bond yields overshadowed investor sentiment ahead of local holidays. The benchmark KOSPI index ended up 0.15%.
Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, led by technology stocks, as lower oil prices boosted sentiment and investors anticipated positive outcomes from US-Iran talks. The dollar held firm against the yen on expectations of further interest rate hikes.
South Korean shares rose 1.94% on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains. The KOSPI was up 135.91 points to 7,143.63. Shares of Samsung Electronics rose 2.28% and SK Hynix gained 2.94%. The won strengthened 1% against the dollar to 1,365.7, while the benchmark 10-year bond yield fell 0.8 basis points to 4.438%. Foreigners
South Korean semiconductor and equipment stocks gained Tuesday after early signs of success for Meta Platforms’ new AI agent boosted sentiment, with Samsung up as much as 3.5% and SK Hynix up as much as 3.3%.
Global stocks advanced as strong AI demand boosted tech shares and falling oil prices aided bonds. European debt led gains as yields dropped.
Global stocks climbed as AI demand boosted tech shares and oil prices eased. European bonds led a rally in debt markets, with German 10-year yields falling 5 basis points to 3.472%.
South Korean shares rose more than 1% on Monday, with chipmakers leading the gains after upbeat domestic export data and a rally in US semiconductor stocks. The benchmark KOSPI ended up 1.65% at 7,007.72. Samsung Electronics rose 4.98% and SK Hynix gained 0.59%. South Korea's exports for the first 20 days of September
Emerging Asian stocks rose on Monday, led by chip-related shares, as investors awaited a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week for signals on trade ties and the global economic outlook.
Global equity markets closed mixed, with Europe down and Wall Street ending a volatile week with modest gains. US Treasury yields topped 5%, while Brent crude remained above $100. Asian markets showed mixed performance.
Global equity markets experienced a mixed session on Friday, with gains on Wall Street partially offsetting losses in Europe. Bond yields continued to climb, with US 10-year Treasury yields topping 5%, while currency markets saw the dollar strengthen against the yen. Spot gold and Brent crude prices showed modest movem
KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyers Korean won weakens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Round-up of South Korean financial markets: * South Korean shares rose sharply on Friday, as chipmakers tracked overnight gains in US peers, while investors kept an eye on the Bank of J
KOSPI rose 121.10 points, or 1.80%, as chipmakers tracked overnight US gains; investors also looked ahead to the Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.
The benchmark KOSPI climbed more than 2% to around 6,850 on Friday, recovering losses from the previous session, as a rebound in US technology stocks lifted regional equities. The Nasdaq advanced 1.7% overnight, with technology shares recovering after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike, while Brent crude fell to ar
South Korean shares rose Wednesday, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix extending gains. The won strengthened and the benchmark bond yield fell amid sustained investor interest in the artificial intelligence trade.
European semiconductor shares are in the green after strong gains in Asia. South Korea’s SK Hynix closed up 8.3% and Samsung Electronics gained 5.7%, supporting sentiment toward AI-exposed stocks.
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI rose 0.85% to 6,635.26 by 0152 GMT, led by heavyweight chipmakers, but was set for a third straight weekly decline amid worries over high bond yields.
South Korean shares rose more than 1% on Thursday. The benchmark KOSPI gained 90.60 points, or 1.38%, to 6,653.32 by 0129 GMT, rebounding from a two-week low as chipmakers tracked overnight U.S. peers.
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI rose nearly 4% to around 6,830, its highest level in almost three weeks, as chipmakers rallied and softer-than-expected US inflation supported risk appetite.
() -- South Korean shares closed sharply higher on Friday as investors took to bargain-hunting after Thursday's 8% plunge in the country's primary index. Major market bigwigs Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), SK Hynix (KRX:000660), and LG Energy Solution (KRX:373220) added 8%, 11%, and over 2%, respectively, at market