Korea Economic Daily

KOSPI index surpassed 4000 points for the first time in history. Jo Ara reporter rrang123@hankyung.com

The KOSPI is approaching the 4,000-point mark, and expectations are rising. After major U.S. indices closed at record highs recently, attention is growing on whether the upward trend can continue on the back of heavyweight diplomatic events such as t

Malaysia: US Besant - China He Lifeng 5th Trade Negotiation Possibility of US·China trade agreement in Korea US "Reprieve on rare earths controls·Benefits for farmers" China "US stance tough, tense discussion Preliminary agreement…awaiting each side'

Summit to be held in Busan on the 30th "Agricultural products, TikTok, fentanyl, rare earths, etc., to be discussed" Ahead of the 'Busan summit' between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. and Chinese trade representati

New York and Shanghai markets on edge ahead of Trump–Xi meeting Economic indicators in the dark amid prolonged shutdown…Fed's assessment is the gauge MS, Meta, Alphabet, Apple, Amazon earnings awaited…Attention on AI investment results China PMI cont

NH "KOSPI 3650~3950" projection Korea-U.S. trade talks delay keeps caution high Expectations for liquidity easing from a U.S. rate cut Investor deposits exceeding 80 trillion won also provide downside support "Focus on stocks with weak returns and un

Exchange rate surges amid rising uncertainty Even if concluded, there are concerns about secondary shocks Attention is focused on whether U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Korea could be a turning point in composing a $350 billion (about 504 tri

Mirae Asset Group has reorganized ahead of the launch next year of a 'Global Digital Wallet' that will integrate virtual asset trading. It plans to establish a dedicated organization to secure new businesses based on artificial intelligence (AI) and

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said on the 24th (local time) that he would like to meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un during his visit to South Korea. According to AFP and Reuters, before departing on his Asia tour, at the White House

The United States and China reportedly began high-level trade negotiations on the 25th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to China Central Television (CCTV), a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng is taking part in the negotiations. The

Han Kyung-woo Hankyung.com reporter case@hankyung.com

A senior official of the Donald Trump administration said on the 24th (local time) that he hopes South Korea will accept the United States' demands in the trade negotiations and swiftly reach a final agreement. According to Yonhap News Agency, the of

A senior Trump administration official said on the 24th (local time) that there is currently no schedule for U.S. President Donald Trump to meet North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un during his tour of Asian countries, including

Major indices on the New York stock market closed at record highs. This came as the U.S. September Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell short of expectations, boosting expectations for a rate cut by the U.S. central bank (Fed). On the 24th (local time) at

Rose into the 3% range for the first time in 8 months, but 0.1%P below experts' expectations Employment contraction concerns greater than inflation concerns The U.S. September consumer price increase came in lower than market expectations. There is a

Summit meeting at the APEC in Gyeongju Key issues: tariffs, rare earths, agricultural products A 'big deal'-level agreement seems unlikely U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on the 30th during the Asia-Pacific Econ

Held market situation review meeting Gu Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, said on the 24th, "Global uncertainty has expanded due to US-China trade disputes and fiscal and political risks in France and Japan, and vo

First parliamentary speech since taking office as prime minister "Active fiscal policy for a strong economy" Likely to launch a supplementary budget to raise funds Greater concern about stoking inflation Promote investment in AI, semiconductors and s

APEC summit on the 30th, meeting after 6 years and 4 months China strengthened its muscle, negotiations expected with no concessions Considering economic slowdown, likely to avoid a prolonged trade war Donald Trump, President of the United States, an

The KOSPI index breached the intraday 3,950 level for the first time ever and came close to 'Sachun-pi' (KOSPI 4000). According to the Korea Exchange, on the 24th the KOSPI closed at 3,941.59, up 96.03 points (2.5%) from the previous day. Foreign and

Virtual asset taxation…postponed again by two years Originally 2022 → implementation in 2027 6 million investors…taxation is 'idling' Taxes even if there are losses? Controversy over fairness Taxation of overseas exchanges is effectively a 'loophole'

With the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, the three major U.S. stock indexes in New York posted gains. On the 23rd (local time) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Dow Jo

◆ Could U.S.-China tensions ease…New York stock market 'bullish' on optimism After the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, expectations for improved relations were reflected and the

Bank of Korea freezes base rate for the third consecutive time at an annual 2.5% "Interest rates cannot perfectly control real estate" Even if house prices do not necessarily fall Could lower rates if the pace of increase slows Lee Chang-yong: "Decis

MarketPRO Column Releases of employment·retail sales delayed Closely watching global bond market trends The US federal government shutdown (temporary work stoppage) has continued for more than 20 days. Releases of key indicators to be checked before

Rose by nearly 10 won despite rate hold Dollar strength and concerns over U.S.-bound investment Governor Lee: "Will fall and stabilize if tariff deal is reached" The won-dollar exchange rate surged past the 1,440 won level intraday on the 23rd, reach

The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board kept the policy rate at an annual 2.5% yesterday. This is the third consecutive hold and was an expected decision. Although economic weakness raises the need for rate cuts, the biggest reason is that housing