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KOSPI

The KOSPI, or Korea Composite Stock Price Index, is the primary benchmark index of South Korea's stock market. It measures the performance of all common shares traded on the Korea Exchange, making it a comprehensive gauge of the country's equity market. Launched in 1983 with a base value of 100, the KOSPI is closely watched by investors as a barometer of South Korea's economic health and market trends.

Oman Postpones Iran Meeting, Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Squeezes Oil: Brent Hits $107, Nasdaq Futures Sink on AI Jitters
Oman Postpones Iran Meeting, Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Squeezes Oil: Brent Hits $107, Nasdaq Futures Sink on AI Jitters
SK Hynix Drops 5% in Seoul, KOSPI Drops 3% Amid Reported US Pressure for Korean Chipmakers to Invest in America; Brent Slips as Iran Tensions Rise
SK Hynix Drops 5% in Seoul, KOSPI Drops 3% Amid Reported US Pressure for Korean Chipmakers to Invest in America; Brent Slips as Iran Tensions Rise
SK Hynix Stock Drops 7.82% in Seoul as KOSPI Suffers Brutal Rout: Brent Above $90, Trump Rules Out Iran Talks
SK Hynix Stock Drops 7.82% in Seoul as KOSPI Suffers Brutal Rout: Brent Above $90, Trump Rules Out Iran Talks
SK Hynix Drops 5% in Seoul, KOSPI Drops 3% Amid Reported US Pressure for Korean Chipmakers to Invest in America; Brent Slips as Iran Tensions Rise
SK Hynix Drops 5% in Seoul, KOSPI Drops 3% Amid Reported US Pressure for Korean Chipmakers to Invest in America; Brent Slips as Iran Tensions Rise
SK Hynix Stock Drops 7.82% in Seoul as KOSPI Suffers Brutal Rout: Brent Above $90, Trump Rules Out Iran Talks
SK Hynix Stock Drops 7.82% in Seoul as KOSPI Suffers Brutal Rout: Brent Above $90, Trump Rules Out Iran Talks
SK Hynix Stock Drops Over 6% in Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?
SK Hynix Stock Drops Over 6% in Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?
KOSPI Extends Historic Selloff After Worst Month Since 2008 as Samsung, SK Hynix Tumble Nearly 8%
KOSPI Extends Historic Selloff After Worst Month Since 2008 as Samsung, SK Hynix Tumble Nearly 8%

KOSPI Recent News

Is the AI Chip Trade Actually Cracking? $1 Trillion Wiped Out in Korea — And It's Spreading
Is the AI Chip Trade Actually Cracking? $1 Trillion Wiped Out in Korea — And It's Spreading
Korean chipmakers lose $1 trillion in 6 weeks and the rout is spreading to U.S.-listed AI chip stocks like Nvidia, Marvell and Micron.
Micron, Nvidia, AMD on Watch as Asia's Chip Selloff Sends Warning to Wall Street
Micron, Nvidia, AMD on Watch as Asia's Chip Selloff Sends Warning to Wall Street
Chip-stocks plunge after brutal overnight session in South Korea, as US semiconductor names extend losses in premarket trading.
Jim Cramer Calls Tight US-Korea Market Link an ‘Under-Rated Reason’ for Tech Stock Slump as KOSPI Tumbles 28% in a Month
Jim Cramer Calls Tight US-Korea Market Link an ‘Under-Rated Reason’ for Tech Stock Slump as KOSPI Tumbles 28% in a Month
Jim Cramer warns of growing correlation between the US and South Korean tech stocks, driven by the AI boom.
Wall Street Has a New AI Crystal Ball—and It’s 7,000 Miles Away in South Korea: ‘We Are All Korean Investors Now’
Wall Street Has a New AI Crystal Ball—and It’s 7,000 Miles Away in South Korea: ‘We Are All Korean Investors Now’
Learn how leveraged AI bets in South Korea's Kospi index are whipsawing the Nasdaq and dictating the global semiconductor and tech trade.
Watch Out, Micron — Samsung Just Got Whacked for Forecasting Only 1,800% AI Profit Growth
Watch Out, Micron — Samsung Just Got Whacked for Forecasting Only 1,800% AI Profit Growth
Samsung projects a 19-fold profit surge yet shares drop 20% as investors punish any less than perfect growth.
KOSPI Plunges as Foreign Sell-Off Hits 11th Day Ahead of Samsung’s 'Explosive' AI Earnings
KOSPI Plunges as Foreign Sell-Off Hits 11th Day Ahead of Samsung’s 'Explosive' AI Earnings
South Korea's KOSPI plunges amid an 11-day foreign sell-off as investors brace for volatility ahead of Samsung's explosive AI earnings.
Most Asian Markets Slip, Japan Sees Buying After 3-Day Weekend
Most Asian Markets Slip, Japan Sees Buying After 3-Day Weekend
The majority of the Asia-Pacific markets traded lower on Tuesday morning except for the Nikkei, which opened marginally higher at 0.76% following a holiday on Monday. Investors are eyeing corporate earnings and oil prices.
Global Markets Start Week On Positive Note, Ethereum Rally In Focus
Global Markets Start Week On Positive Note, Ethereum Rally In Focus
Major indices worldwide rose on Monday with President Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package in focus.
Global Markets Rally Pauses On Profit Taking, Bitcoin Stays Above $31K
Global Markets Rally Pauses On Profit Taking, Bitcoin Stays Above $31K
Major indices worldwide traded in red on Friday as investors paused to book profits after the up rally ran out of steam. 
Global Markets Rejoice Janet Yellen's Call For Stimulus, Dollar Weakens, Bitcoin Back at $35K
Global Markets Rejoice Janet Yellen's Call For Stimulus, Dollar Weakens, Bitcoin Back at $35K
Major indices worldwide traded higher on Wednesday following the next U.S.
Global Markets Slip, Bitcoin Trades Near $38K, With Biden's Stimulus Plan In Focus
Global Markets Slip, Bitcoin Trades Near $38K, With Biden's Stimulus Plan In Focus
Major indices worldwide traded lower on Friday, following Wall Street's Thursday decline on jobless claims jumping unexpectedly.
Global Markets Positive Ahead Of Fed's Powell Speech, Bitcoin Soars 10%
Global Markets Positive Ahead Of Fed's Powell Speech, Bitcoin Soars 10%
Major indices worldwide traded in the green on Thursday ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's monetary policy outlook speech in a virtual event at 17:30.
Global Markets Remain Mixed Amid China's Rally, Bitcoin Recovers
Global Markets Remain Mixed Amid China's Rally, Bitcoin Recovers
Major indices worldwide were tepid on Tuesday, except for China.
Global Markets Slip On Virus Concerns, Dollar Strengthens, Bitcoin Tumbles
Global Markets Slip On Virus Concerns, Dollar Strengthens, Bitcoin Tumbles
Major indices worldwide are down on Monday as investors book profits after a strong week. Rising COVID-19 infections in Europe and mainland China also weighed on market sentiment.
Global Markets Mimic Wall Street Rally, Bitcoin Rally Takes A Pause
Global Markets Mimic Wall Street Rally, Bitcoin Rally Takes A Pause
Major indices worldwide are up on Friday, taking cues from Wall Street's Thursday rally. The markets cheered as U.S.
Global Markets Slip As Democrats Lead Georgina Senate Runoff
Global Markets Slip As Democrats Lead Georgina Senate Runoff
Major indices worldwide have slipped in tandem with U.S. futures as the Georgia Senate race gets too close to call.
Global Markets Remain Tepid Ahead Of US Senate Runoffs
Global Markets Remain Tepid Ahead Of US Senate Runoffs
Major indices worldwide are trading with caution on Tuesday in anticipation of close U.S. Senate runoffs. Though Wall Street's decline on Monday has not led to pin action globally, it has put a damper on investor sentiment.
Global Markets Kick Off New Year On A Positive Note
Global Markets Kick Off New Year On A Positive Note
Major indices worldwide rose in the first trading session of 2021 on Monday, as the countries look towards economic recovery. The U.S.
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