Bearish
KOSPI Falls 3% Amid Rate Hike Concerns and Oil Price Surge
The KOSPI declined by 3% on September 15, closing at 6,684.37 points, driven by concerns over potential interest rate hikes following a higher-than-expected U.S. core CPI and a surge in oil prices. Major semiconductor stocks, including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, experienced significant losses, contributing to the overall market downturn.
Key points
- U.S. core CPI rose 0.3% from the previous month, exceeding the 0.2% forecast, reigniting concerns about rate increases.
- West Texas Intermediate crude topped $103 a barrel intraday, surging more than 3%, after Saudi Arabia shut down its east-west pipeline.
- Top-cap chip stocks including Samsung Electronics (down 4.05%) and SK hynix (down 6.35%) were hit hardest, making a portfolio review urgent for investors with heavy exposure to the sector.
- The won closed higher at 1,347.30 against the dollar.
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