Stocks opened almost unchanged Friday ahead of a key inflation report from the United States.
The Kospi lost 9.29 points, or 0.34 percent, to close at 2,745.82 on Thursday as investors played it safe on discouraging remarks by an official from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Stocks opened a tad lower Thursday despite gains on Wall Street.
Stocks finished nearly flat Wednesday ahead of the releases of key U.S. inflation data as investors cashed in recent gains.
The Kospi added 19.52 points, or 0.71 percent, to close at 2,757.09 on Tuesday as semiconductors posted big gains.
Stocks got off to a strong start Tuesday despite overnight losses on Wall Street.
Stocks declined for the second straight session Monday as investors sought to cash in recent gains. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.
Stocks started a tad higher Monday on gains from tech and battery shares.
Stocks opened largely flat Friday after hitting a near two-year high the previous session despite overnight gains on Wall Street.
The Kospi surged 64.72 points, or 2.41 percent, to close at 2,754.86, the highest in nearly two years since April 5, 2022, while the won also strengthened against the won.
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