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Regulators move to tighten rules for single-stock leveraged ETFs
South Korea\'s financial authorities have begun reviewing rules for single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds, which have been cited as one factor behind rising KOSPI volatility. Measures under consideration include raising the basic margin deposit to 30 million to 50 million won from 10 million won, expanding mandatory education and requiring simulated trading and exams. Officials are also discussing limits on new listings, tighter liquidity provider quote rules and stricter controls on tracking error rates.
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KOSPI above 9,000 faces test from PCE, Micron earnings
South Korean stocks are expected to take cues this week from the U.S. May personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index and Micron’s earnings report. The KOSPI has moved above the 9,000 level, but concentration in semiconductors and IT hardware has increased short-term volatility. Retail inflows into domestic equity ETFs have continued in June. Investors are watching whether PCE revives rate-hike concerns and whether Micron’s results support the semiconductor rally.
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Korean stocks look to U.S. FOMC for direction after wild swings
South Korean shares are expected to seek direction this week as investors gauge expectations for U.S.-Iran peace talks and the outcome of the June Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Volatility was heavy last week, with circuit breakers and sidecars alternating, though sentiment recovered late in the week on hopes of easing geopolitical tensions. Markets rose sharply on June 12, but uncertainty persists over foreign flows, U.S. policy signals and developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
