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Illustration of South Korean stock traders reacting to falling KOSPI index due to inflation and US tech slump.

KOSPI opens lower amid inflation woes and US tech slump

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South Korean stocks opened lower Tuesday amid growing concerns over inflation and an overnight slump in U.S. tech shares.

Corporate direct financing rises 13 percent in April on bond sales

Corporate direct financing in South Korea rose 13.2 percent in April from the previous month to 22.62 trillion won, driven by higher bond sales.

Inflation fears push global bond yields higher as Middle East tensions persist

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Global financial markets reacted on Monday to renewed surges in oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, continuing the economic ripple effects first seen after the Iran conflict and Hormuz blockade earlier this year.

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Seoul shares soar to fresh high despite Mideast tensions

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Seoul shares open lower amid Middle East tensions

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South African investors incur behaviour tax from emotional market reactions

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