Retail selling pares KOSPI’s 3.3% early jump; index still up 2.08% at 7,397.40
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KOSPI pared an early 3.3% rally as retail selling offset institutional and foreign bargain buying concentrated in semiconductors, signaling fragile risk appetite after a sharp prior selloff. Ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions and uncertainty around the next leg of AI demand remain key macro overhangs. Separately, South Korea's record euro-denominated FX stabilization bond issuance supports external liquidity, though the won weakened modestly.
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South Korea’s KOSPI opened up 3.3% but gave up part of its gains as retail investors sold, while the index still rose 2.08% to 7397.40. Samsung Electronics added 1.8% and SK hynix surged 6.65%, while Hyundai Motor fell 2.38% and Hanwha Aerospace slid 6.72%. Foreign and institutional investors were net buyers of chip shares, while individuals were net sellers of 1.07 trillion won. Investors also weighed renewed Middle East tensions and uncertainty around the next phase of AI demand.
