Kospi (KOSPI) Surges Over 6.5% Amid Trump Comments on Iran War
Published on Β· Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowOn Wednesday, the South Korean Kospi index surged over 6.5% following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting a potential end to the Iran war in two to three weeks. South Korean exports in March rose by 48.3% year-over-year, surpassing Reuters' estimate of 44.9%. Other Asian markets also saw gains, such as Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 4.04% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng increasing by 1.71%. In the U.S., major indices recorded significant gains, with the Dow Jones up 2.49%, providing a boost to investor sentiment.
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