[Closing 2026-04-17] KOSPI Retreats from Record Highs Amid Middle East Tensions
KOSPI Tickers: .KS11, KOSDAQ Tickers: .KQ11 The South Korean stock market showed divergent paths on Friday, April 17, 2026, as the benchmark KOSPI index pulled back from its recent rally while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ managed to post modest gains. The market sentiment was largely influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which spurred … Read more