The Latest Breaking News from Kospi

SK hynix Sinks as AI Stocks Pullback Amid Rising Interest Rates. How to Play SKHY Here.

SK hynix has dropped 57% from its summer peak as Fed rate hike fears and AI debt worries hit chip stocks. Here is what the selloff means for investors now.

Barchart · Oct 16

Global Market: South Korean shares rebound, but head for biggest weekly loss in 18 years

South Korea’s KOSPI rebounded 2.36% on bargain hunting after a steep selloff, but remained on track for its biggest weekly decline since October 2008. Concerns over AI investment sustainability and continued foreign selling weighed on investor sentiment.

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Suddenly, Wall Street is worried that the U.S. economy is more ‘vulnerable’ than it looks

The stock market is up 13% this year, unemployment is low, and U.S. GDP is growing, but suddenly it seems like Wall Street thinks this glass is half-empty rather than half-full.

Fortune · Oct 15

Global Market: South Korea’s Kospi plunges over 7% as chip stocks tumble on CXMT concerns

South Korea’s Kospi plunged over 7% amid concerns about rising competition from Chinese semiconductor makers, triggering a temporary trading curb. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix suffered sharp losses, while foreign investors sold equities heavily. Weak technology stocks, a softer won and falling bond yields reflected growing market uncertainty and investor…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Once-hot AI trade leaves Korean stocks struggling for buyers

South Korea's stock market is facing a significant downturn after a dominant run in the global AI sector, as the Kospi has dropped 22% since its peak, marking it as the worst performer in the second half of the year. A startling 70% decline in turnover has prompted withdrawals from…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Global Market: South Korean stocks decline as Samsung falls, oil prices fuel inflation fears

South Korean shares trade lower as chip stocks weaken, and rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns, putting the KOSPI on course for a second straight weekly decline.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Global Market: Kospi falls as oil prices, Middle East uncertainty weigh

South Korean shares slipped despite record September exports, as elevated oil prices and uncertainty over Middle East energy supplies weighed on sentiment. The KOSPI fell 0.21%, while the won weakened and bond yields rose. Exports surged 83.5%, driven by semiconductor shipments and strong AI-related demand, but foreign investors remained net…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Global Market: South Korea stocks erase gains as Kospi eyes steepest quarterly fall since 2020

South Korean shares slipped on Wednesday as elevated bond yields pressured sentiment, with the KOSPI heading toward its steepest quarterly decline since early 2020. Foreign investors sold stocks worth 519.1 billion won. Weak factory output, mixed performances among major companies and global rate concerns added to market uncertainty.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Global Market: KOSPI surges as Samsung, SK Hynix gain on tech rally

South Korean shares rose nearly 2% on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading the rally. The won strengthened while government bond yields eased as investor sentiment improved amid stronger risk appetite.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Global Market: KOSPI climbs as chip stocks lead gains before Fed outcome

South Korean shares rose on Wednesday, led by heavyweight chipmakers, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and guidance. Gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix supported the KOSPI, while higher US Treasury yields kept markets cautious.

The Economic Times · Sep 16