Kospi index
Coverage of Kospi index in the Nexus archive.
- K-pop, markets edition
The article examines the relationship between K-pop and the Kospi index, focusing on market concentration dynamics.
- Wall Street rises toward the finish of its best week in nearly 2 months after bond yields relax
U.S. stocks rose as easing Treasury yields and a slower-than-expected June jobs report reduced pressure for Federal Reserve rate hikes. Chip stocks declined amid concerns about AI adoption barriers and potential supply gluts, while oil prices fell due to potential progress in Iran war talks.
- Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
Asian stocks declined due to a sell-off in computer chip shares, with South Korea's Kospi index falling 5.1% and major chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics dropping over 6%. U.S. chip stocks also fell, with Micron Technology down 10.6% and Intel losing 9%, amid concerns about potential supply gluts from heavy industry investments.
- Asian shares follow Wall Street higher, while the Japanese yen hits a 39-year low against the dollar
Asian shares rose following Wall Street gains, with rebounds in South Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese markets after earlier tech sell-offs. The Japanese yen hit a 39-year low against the dollar, sparking speculation about potential intervention by Japanese authorities.
- Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Asia stock markets declined as tech shares fell, with trading on South Korea's Kospi index halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
- Tech stocks tumble in Asia, US
Tech stocks in Asia and the US fell sharply due to concerns over interest rate hikes, excessive spending, and overvaluation. SanDisk and Micron, which had surged earlier this year, dropped 13% amid a broader Nasdaq decline of 2.2%, while South Korea’s KOSPI index experienced record volatility, plummeting 10% before partially recovering.
- Asian stocks are mixed after Big Tech sell-off
Asian stocks were mixed following a global tech sell-off, with South Korea's Kospi rising 3.3% after a 10% drop, while Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's Taiex fell. U.S. tech stocks like Micron and Nvidia declined sharply, and oil prices dropped as Iran war talks progressed. The Fed's upcoming PCE report may influence rate decisions.
- Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off
Asian stocks showed mixed results following a sell-off in big technology stocks, with indices in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan declining, while Hong Kong and Australia saw slight gains. U.S. tech giants like Micron Technology and Nvidia also experienced significant drops, contributing to global market volatility.
- Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off
Asian stocks were mixed following a global tech sell-off, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 experiencing declines. U.S. tech stocks like Micron Technology and Nvidia also fell sharply, contributing to market volatility. Oil prices dropped as progress in U.S.-Iran talks eased supply concerns.
- Stocks surge after Trump signals end to planned Iran strikes
Global stock markets surged after US President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran and indicated a potential agreement. Major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average saw significant gains, with the Asia-Pacific region also experiencing market advances, including an 8% rise in South Korea’s Kospi index.
- AI stocks recover some of last week's sell-off, while oil prices come off their overnight highs
AI stocks rebounded from a steep Friday decline as Wall Street recovered, with semiconductor companies like Micron Technology and Marvell Technology seeing significant gains. Oil prices initially rose due to Israel-Iran tensions but retreated from overnight peaks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite posted gains, while the Kospi index in South Korea dropped 8.3% before recovering.
- Nvidia strikes a new memory-chip deal — but SK Hynix and Samsung shares are under heavy pressure
Nvidia has signed a new memory-chip deal, while SK Hynix and Samsung shares face significant pressure. South Korea's Kospi index is declining as the AI trade sector loses momentum.
- EM Stocks Hit Record High on AI, Currencies Lower as Oil Climbs
Emerging market stocks reached a record high driven by AI, with South Korea’s Kospi index hitting a new peak. Currencies declined while oil prices rose.
- Chinese tech stocks shrug off regional weakness to regain momentum after Xi-Trump meeting
Chinese technology stocks gained momentum on Monday, with the Star Market 50 Index rising 0.8% and ChiNext 50 finishing 0.4% lower, defying broader Asia-Pacific weakness. The gains were driven by investor confidence in earnings resilience and positive sentiment following Xi-Trump meeting discussions. South Korea's Kospi index stabilization also contributed to the rally in regional tech sentiment.
- This chart tells the story of the hottest stock market as Samsung values hits $1 trillion
South Korean stocks rose 6% on Wednesday, with Samsung Electronics reaching a market cap of $1 trillion, contributing to the Kospi index's 75% surge this year. The Kospi index has nearly tripled over the last 52 weeks. This growth marks significant milestones in a remarkable year for the stock market.