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Stock Market Stabilization Fund to be Launched to Ease Downswings

Stock Market Stabilization Fund to be Launched to Ease Downswings

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Financial authorities plan to launch a stock market stabilization fund as part of efforts to counter downswings amid growing worries over global financial tightening and slowing economic growth, industry sources said Tuesday. Consultations are ongoing among relevant agencies with an aim to complete preparations for the launch of the [...]

Seoul Stocks Likely to Fluctuate over Ukraine Risk: Analysts

Seoul Stocks Likely to Fluctuate over Ukraine Risk: Analysts

SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean stock markets are expected to continue to face volatile sessions next week, largely on persistent uncertainties about the U.S.-Russian military standoff over Ukraine, analysts said Saturday. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed at 2,744.52 points Friday, little changed from 2,747.71 points a week ago. [...]

Retail Investors Emerge as Big Players in Stock Markets

Retail Investors Emerge as Big Players in Stock Markets

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean retail investors have emerged as deep pockets in the stock market, pouring in more than 100 trillion won (US$90.6 billion) since early last year, data showed Sunday. Individual investors net bought a combined 102.2 trillion won in local and overseas stocks from Jan. 2, 2019, to Friday, [...]