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koreaherald.comfinance5 days agoDeveloping
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 sto…
koreatimes.co.krfinance5 days agoDeveloping
KOSPI Closes Flat at 6,475.63 on April 24, 2026, Balancing Tech Losses and Defense Gains
Seoul shares ended flat on April 24, 2026, with the KOSPI edging down 0.18 point to 6,475.63 after a record high the previous session. Investors bought defense and shipbuilding stocks, offsetting major tech share declines, while the South Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.…