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Seoul Stocks Hit Record High Before 1% Dip on Oil Surge and Fed Rate Hold
The benchmark KOSPI index declined 1.38 percent to close at 6,598.87 on April 30, 2026, amid rising oil prices and the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates. Foreign investors sold off shares while retail and institutional buyers stepped in. Tech and auto stocks led the losses, influenced by global factors including strong U.S. tech earnings and Middle East tensions.
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Seoul stocks reached a fresh all-time high before dipping over 1% on April 30, 2026, ending a three-day gain streak. 27 during trading. 4 billion, with losers outnumbering winners 666 to 193.
8 billion won. U.S. com, Meta Platforms and Microsoft.
88 per barrel. U.S. President Donald Trump stated he will not lift a naval blockade of Iran until a nuclear deal is secured with Tehran.
U.S. 04 percent. U.S. 75 percent range on April 30, 2026, marking the third consecutive time, citing elevated inflation and a high level of economic uncertainty from the Middle East crisis.
29 million won. 25 percent to 151,800 won. 39 percent to 695,000 won.
83 percent to 278,000 won. 16 percent to 263,000 won after posting robust first-quarter earnings of 2026. U.S. M. 3 won from the previous session. 595 percent. 780 percent.
