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Trump allows Nvidia high-performance chip 'H200' exports to China "Increase China's dependence on the US" Regulation judged to instead spur Red Tech growth Purpose is to provide AI chips to delay China's self-reliance Analysis: "The ultimate winner i

"We plan to issue RWA (real-world asset tokens) based on Hanwha Group's strength in the defense industry supply chain." Jang Byung-ho, CEO of Hanwha Investment & Securities, told a reporter of this paper in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on th

50% probability of index rise in December over the past 10 years If U.S. rate cuts and won weakness ease Switch to net buying by foreign investors Attention to small- and mid-cap stocks, holding companies, and other high-dividend stocks Likely to ris

Four-way talks between Ukraine, the UK, France and Germany Discussed security guarantees instead of territorial issues US side demands giving up Donbas Zelensky "No right to give anything up" Leaders from Ukraine and major European countries discusse

Lee Chang-yong, Governor of the Bank of Korea, forecast that Korea's potential growth rate would fall to the 0% range in 15 years. He stressed that efforts to raise productivity are urgent and that finance must play the role of reallocating limited r

The Lee Jae-myung administration's first main budget for next year passed the Cabinet meeting. The government deliberated and approved the 2026 budget at a Cabinet meeting held on the 9th at the Yongsan Presidential Office, presided over by President

Unusual meeting between the Prime Minister and the BOK Governor Governor Lee: "The BOK will continue structural reform research not only for short-term economic stability but also to expand growth potential" responds Will the government respond to re

The KOSPI index is falling in early trading as caution sets in ahead of the U.S. benchmark interest rate decision. As of 9:05 a.m. on the 9th, the KOSPI index was down 20.08 points (0.48%) from the previous day at 4134.77. The index started the day 0

Higher-spec than the H20 approved for China sales in August Trump: "Strengthen U.S. jobs and manufacturing, benefit taxpayers" U.S. President Donald Trump said he will allow NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chip to be sold to China's 'appro

On the 9th, the domestic stock market will be watching whether both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ can continue the previous day's gains centered on semiconductors and secondary batteries. However, there are also forecasts that U.S.-origin 'upside' and 'downsi

[Breaking] Trump allows exports to China, Nvidia also surged 3% in after-hours Park Subin Hankyung.com reporter waterbean@hankyung.com

With two days remaining until the year's final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that determines the U.S. benchmark interest rate, the New York stock market fell in tandem. On the 8th (local time) at the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jo

U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 8th (local time) that the United States will allow NVIDIA's H200 chips to be exported to "approved customers" in China and other regions under a series of conditions. According to U.S. business outlet CNBC, Pre

◆ New York stocks close lower ahead of the FOMC The three major U.S. stock indexes all closed lower. On the 8th local time, the Dow Jones fell 0.45% from the previous session to 47,739.32, the S&P 500 fell 0.35% to 6846.51, and the Nasdaq fell 0.14%

[Breaking] Trump "Notified Xi Jinping of approval to export NVIDIA 'H200' chips" Park Su-bin Hankyung.com reporter waterbean@hankyung.com

November trade surplus also rose 5.9% year-on-year Exports to Europe up 15%, exports to Australia up 36%, Southeast Asia up 9% China's November exports exceeded expectations, rising 5.9% year-on-year as it increased shipments to regions outside the U

Dual attitude toward China in the NSS The will to 'settle the matter' has disappeared, but concerns about maintaining leadership remain The status of the ROK–U.S. alliance will depend on whether solutions are proposed The shockwave from the National

U.S. President Donald Trump is waging a public opinion campaign aimed at the U.S. Supreme Court, which is hearing the legality of the 'reciprocal tariffs' he has effectively imposed on virtually the entire world. Observers say he is continuing to app

Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, said about the AI bubble theory raised in the market, "To be clear, I don't think so." In an interview with U.S. outlet WIRED on the 4th (local time), Su said, "The fear surrounding the AI bubble theory is somewhat exaggerated,"

A survey found that U.S. economists expect the central bank (the Fed) to announce a rate cut this week. On the 7th (local time), the Financial Times (FT) reported that, according to a survey conducted jointly with the Chicago Booth Clark Center, 85%

U.S. stocks closed last week with strength in tech, and domestic markets are also expected to start higher today. However, as the week progresses, major events such as options expiries, the U.S. central bank (Fed) rate decision, and earnings announce

"Personally, national security takes precedence over corporate profits" Jameson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), said on the 7th (local time) that the U.S. policy of export controls on advanced semiconductors to China is "always fluid." In an

170 trillion won of corporate funds lying dormant in overseas coffers "Overseas 'dollar hoarding' is merely a result" The real variables that pulled down the value of the won are "Weakening fundamentals·fiscal burden" "Are companies really the ones t

Formalized at the meeting on the 18th If the new calculation method is applied Real interest rate around -2.5% "The policy rate needs to be raised further" Supports Ueda's claim Recent sharp rise in Japanese government bond yields US heads toward fin

The won–dollar exchange rate, which started last week in the 1,460-won range, closed at 1,473.30 won in overnight trading on the 5th. The same day, the People’s Bank of China devalued the yuan's central parity rate by 0.02% to 7.0749 yuan per dollar,

This week, the direction of the New York stock market is expected to hinge on the interest rate decision at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the 9th–10th (local time). If Jerome Powell, chair of the U.S. central bank (Fed), signals

Amid reports that SpaceX is selling insider stock at a valuation of $800 billion (about 1,180 trillion won), CEO Elon Musk denied them. On the 6th (local time), Musk refuted the report on X, saying it was "not accurate." He said, "SpaceX has had stro

Jensen Huang, who led the AI era, selected as FT 'Person of the Year' Michele Kang, who wrote a new formula for the women's sports industry The British daily Financial Times (FT) on the 5th (local time) selected Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, and Korea

Sharply reduced metaverse market ETFs and platforms exiting one after another Once-leading stocks down 94% 'Self-proclaimed No.1' Meta also "cut next year's budget by 30%" At one time it rode a global craze and drew massive amounts of capital. Invest

US-Ukraine negotiating teams held talks for two days starting on the 4th Representatives of the United States and Ukraine, who are discussing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and the establishment of a post-war security architecture, sat across the n