Oil Prices

[Closing 2026-03-09] KOSPI Market Crash: Oil Prices Surge Above Amid Middle East War

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KOSPI Index · KOSDAQ Index KOSPI Market Crash: Oil Prices and Middle East Conflict Trigger Massive Sell-Off The South Korean equity markets faced a historic downturn on Monday, March 9, 2026, as the KOSPI market crash sent shockwaves through the financial district in Seoul. The benchmark KOSPI plunged by more than 7.5%, marking one of … Read more

[Morning 2026-03-01] Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Is S-Oil (010950) the Ultimate Safe Haven?

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Strait of Hormuz closure S-Oil Korean stocks

S-Oil (010950) The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Global Energy Markets on Edge In a dramatic escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, reports are emerging that the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most vital energy chokepoint—has been effectively blockaded. This narrow waterway, which separates the Persian Gulf from the Gulf of Oman, handles approximately 20% … Read more