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Kospi Rebounds on Semiconductor Strength Amid Fed Rate Shock

By Stocks Desk · 2026-09-18 · Updated 2026-09-18 01:06 UTC
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South Korea's Kospi index climbed 2.47% as chipmakers led a recovery following the Federal Reserve's rate hike, supported by significant net buying from foreign and institutional investors. While retail traders took profits, the stable won-dollar exchange rate and semiconductor strength helped digest the U.S. rate shock.

  • GN stocks/chips reports that foreign and institutional investors drove the rally with net purchases of ₩128 billion and ₩178 billion respectively, while retail investors sold ₩341 billion to lock in gains. The article also notes that the won-dollar exchange rate held steady at ₩1,382.2, providing further stability to the market.

    Source: biggo.com
  • South Korea's Kospi index climbed 2.47% as chipmakers led a recovery following the Federal Reserve's rate hike, supported by foreign and institutional buying.

    Source: bloomingbit.io
Based on reporting by bloomingbit.io and biggo.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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