KOSPI Reclaims 7,000 in Early Trading for First Time in 15 Sessions
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At a glance
- The KOSPI gained 0.48% to 7,028.64 at 9:10 a.m., after opening 0.72% higher at 7,045.79.
- The index moved above 7,000 for the first time since Aug. 18, while the KOSDAQ rose 0.84% to 829.07.
The KOSPI reclaimed the 7,000-point level in early trading on the 8th, breaking above the threshold for the first time in 15 trading sessions.
At 9:10 a.m., the benchmark index stood at 7,028.64, up 33.25 points, or 0.48%, from the previous session. It opened at 7,045.79, a gain of 0.72%.
The KOSDAQ also started higher and was trading at 829.07, up 6.88 points, or 0.84%. It opened at 825.03, up 2.84 points, or 0.35%.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.