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KOSPI rebounds after 8 sessions; Kosdaq triggers buy-sidecar
South Korea\'s KOSPI snapped a seven-session rout and rose 2.05 percent on Oct. 16 to close at 5,668.05. The index opened higher and climbed to the 5,800 level during the session before paring gains. The Kosdaq surged 4.46 percent to 794.78, briefly regaining 800 and triggering a buy-sidecar that halted program buy orders for five minutes. The won strengthened against the dollar.
Finance
KOSPI, Kosdaq plunge on \'Black Thursday\', triggering circuit breakers
South Korean stocks plunged again on Thursday, with the KOSPI falling as much as 9 percent intraday and the Kosdaq dropping more than 7 percent. Sell-side sidecars were activated in both markets, followed by level-one circuit breakers that halted trading for 20 minutes. Foreign investors were net sellers of 3.62 trillion won in the main board. Most heavyweight stocks fell sharply, while Samsung Biologics rose.
General News
Circuit breakers cannot always prevent fires: what to know when using extension cords
Warnings have emerged that leaving extension cords plugged in for long periods at homes or offices can increase the risk of overheating and fires. The Electrical Safety Foundation International cautioned that prolonged use can damage insulation and connections over time, raising shock and fire risks. Risks rise when cords are crushed under furniture, run through tight spaces, overloaded or daisy-chained. Experts advise checking rated capacity and stopping use if damage or overheating is found.
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Crypto
U.S. Senate crypto CLARITY bill wobbles; odds of passage this year fall to 16 percent
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Crypto
CLARITY Act under pressure as Warren, state attorneys general and banks step up opposition
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Crypto
U.S. bank groups seek to tighten Clarity Act stablecoin rewards limits
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Finance
Nextrade to introduce volatility interruption to prevent price distortions from small orders
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Finance
KOSPI falls below 6,000, first back-to-back circuit breakers
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Finance
KOSPI falls to 5,500 level; circuit breakers triggered in both markets for second straight day
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Finance
KOSPI breaks below 6,000 as sell-sidecar triggers for second day
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Crypto
Bitcoin indicators warn of \'bull trap\' risk, possible fall to $55,000 highlighted
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Finance
Korean stocks may rebound after Black Tuesday; brokers see leaders regaining strength
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Finance
KOSPI, Kosdaq plunge; KOSPI breaks below 6,000, Kosdaq below 700 intraday
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Finance
Black Tuesday: South Korean markets trigger sell sidecar and circuit breakers
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Finance
KOSPI plunges more than 8 percent; eighth circuit breaker this year
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Finance
KOSPI fails to reclaim 7,000 level; Kosdaq falls
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Crypto
Upbit volume rise limited despite 8 percent intraday KOSPI plunge
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Crypto
KOSPI plunge prompts focus on possible shift of retail money to bitcoin