KOSPI Close on August 18: Why 7,216 Turned Into a 6,869 Finish
The KOSPI traded as high as 7,216.62 but ended at 6,869.83. This analysis reviews fading foreign demand, weak market breadth, oil and U.S. yield pressure.
The KOSPI traded as high as 7,216.62 but ended at 6,869.83. This analysis reviews fading foreign demand, weak market breadth, oil and U.S. yield pressure.
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The KOSPI surged above 7,000 and reached 7,166, but closed at 6,797.70. Three forces explain why heavy foreign buying failed to sustain the rally.