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KOSPI & U.S. Dollar Index

13 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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KOSPI: South Korea's benchmark index fell over 4% on August 6, driven by a tech selloff, reflecting investor risk aversion.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar was steady against the yen and slightly weaker against the euro, with investors awaiting U.S. jobs data.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
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Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared to an all-time high, driven by strong buying of technology shares like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, reflecting the significant positive impact of the AI boom and local corporate developments on the South Korean market.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly against the yen, reflecting currency market movements in response to global economic factors.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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KOSPI: The KOSPI>>> has experienced fluctuations, initially supported by tech shares but later declining due to profit-taking and broader market concerns related to the US-Iran tensions.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index steadied and was near its highest level in six weeks, indicating market reactions to the geopolitical tensions and the uncertainty surrounding peace talks.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi dropped due to fallout from overreliance on AI hopes and the economic impact of the Iran war.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index has slid due to the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war, although its dominance in global oil trade is being tested.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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KOSPI: The Korean index has been volatile, partly due to global risk sentiment.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar may strengthen as a safe haven, but is also affected by oil price dynamics.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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KOSPI: The KOSPI was mixed, affected by oil prices and regional tensions.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar has been supported by higher oil prices and safe-haven demand.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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KOSPI: The KOSPI jumped, catching up after a holiday, indicating a positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. dollar rose against the Japan — Japanese yen, indicating its role as a safe-haven currency amidst geopolitical tensions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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KOSPI: The KOSPI jumped, catching up after a holiday, indicating a positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. dollar rose against the Japan — Japanese yen, indicating its role as a safe-haven currency amidst geopolitical tensions.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index has reached multiple record highs, driven by the revival of the AI trade, contrasting with the general market struggles caused by the oil crisis.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index has strengthened amid the uncertainty surrounding the peace talks, as investors seek safe-haven assets.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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KOSPI: South Korean index rallied over 3% after holiday, but pared gains.
U.S. Dollar Index: Dollar index traded near two-month low, but safe-haven demand may support it.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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International
KOSPI: KOSPI fell 0.9%, reflecting regional weakness.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index's value is affected by oil prices and geopolitical risk, but no direct impact noted.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
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KOSPI: Seoul fell over 1%.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar index was flat at 101.21, reflecting mixed currency moves.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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May 20, 2026 · 11 articles
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