KOSPI Relieved by Trump's Tariff Suspension... Recovers Above 2500 Level

The KOSPI recovered to the 2500 level on the morning of the 4th, supported by buying from foreigners and institutions.

As of 9:45 a.m. that day, the KOSPI was trading at 2500, up 46.13 points (1.88%) from the previous day. The index opened at 2481.44, up 27.49 points (1.12%). Currently, foreigners and institutions have purchased 94 billion KRW and 149.9 billion KRW respectively, while individuals have sold 252.4 billion KRW on their own.

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Among the top market capitalization stocks, most are rising, led by Samsung Electronics (4.31%), Hyundai Motor (2.97%), Kia (2.91%), KB Financial Group (2.7%), and Meritz Financial Group (2.33%). However, POSCO Holdings (-2.62%), KT&G (-1.86%), and LG Chem (-1.8%) are declining.

By sector, life sciences (4.44%), other capital goods (3.94%), telecommunications equipment (3.56%), stationery and household goods (3.53%), semiconductors (3.4%), and automobiles (3%) are rising. On the other hand, tobacco (-1.77%), steel (-0.98%), and telecommunications services (-0.12%) sectors are falling.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is trading at 722.26, up 18.46 points (2.65%) from the previous day. The index opened at 713.55, up 9.75 points (1.39%). Foreigners and institutions have purchased 141.5 billion KRW and 17.7 billion KRW respectively, while individuals are net sellers of 148.4 billion KRW.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, EcoPro (8.39%), Alteogen (7.8%), Shinseong Delta Tech (6.02%), EcoPro BM (5.8%), and Rigachem Bio (5.51%) are rising. Conversely, companies such as KoYoung (-1.38%), DearU (-2.07%), and Jeryong Electric (-5.53%) are seeing their stock prices decline.

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