After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plummeted, then rebounded, in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
The Korean won hit its weakest in 17 years, while Seoul and several other Asian centers were forced to suspend trading periodically thanks to the scale of ‌the selloff. I’ll get into that and more ...
The country's $3 ‌trln index rebounded 10% a day after a record 12% plunge, reflecting the economy's exposure ​to Iran-driven energy shocks. Yet the ​KOSPI is still a top global ⁠performer thanks to ...
By Gaurav Dogra March 5 (Reuters) - Foreigners sold Asian equities for a fourth straight month in February, as they booked profits and sharply cut exposure to South Korea amid concerns over stretched ...