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South Korea’s KOSPI rises more than 2% in early trading
South Korea’s KOSPI rose more than 2% early on Nov.
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At 9:06 a.m., the index was up 150.98 points, or 2.67%, at 5,799.77.
It had opened 2.43% higher at 5,786.13.
The rise followed a rebound in US semiconductor stocks overnight, which was cited as a likely influence.
The move came as US midterm elections began the previous night.
The figures describe early trading, not where the index finished the day.
South Korea’s KOSPI rose more than 2% in early trading on November 4.
At 9:10 a.m., it was up 3.10% at 5,823.91.
The index opened 2.43% higher and regained the 5,800 level as buying focused on semiconductor stocks continued.
Reports attributed the rise partly to a rebound in US semiconductor shares.
At the same time, South Korea’s KOSDAQ was up 1.67% at 716.12.
- Who
- South Korea’s KOSPI.
- What
- The index rose more than 2% in early trading, reaching 5,823.91 at 9:10 a.m.
- When
- November 4, 2026; the reports gave readings at 9:06 and 9:10 a.m.
- Where
- South Korea’s stock market.
- Why
- Reports cited gains in US semiconductor shares and buying focused on semiconductor stocks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
US semiconductor shares rose, including AMD, Broadcom and Nvidia.
The KOSPI opened up 2.43% at 5,786.13.
The KOSPI stood at 5,799.77, up 2.67%.
The KOSPI stood at 5,823.91, up 3.10%.
- KOSPI at 9:10 a.m.
- 5,823.91, up 3.10%
- Opening gain
- 2.43%, or 137.34 points
- KOSPI at 9:06 a.m.
- 5,799.77, up 2.67%
- KOSDAQ at 9:10 a.m.
- 716.12, up 1.67%
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What people are saying
We expect the domestic stock market to open higher today, helped by strength in US semiconductor companies and a decline in international oil prices.