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KOSPI & Scott Bessent

20 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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KOSPI: The index dropped sharply on Monday after a historic rally on Friday, reflecting volatility in tech stocks.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, he confirmed the intervention, pledged 'whatever it takes' support, and hinted at expanding the FIMA facility, boosting market confidence.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
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KOSPI: KOSPI fell 1.4% due to tech losses, reflecting broader market jitters.
Scott Bessent: Bessent is set to provide details of the plan and is pressuring allies and China to join.
Aug 24, 2026 · 11 articles
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KOSPI: Experienced historic volatility, with a record 17.9% surge and a 22% monthly loss.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary, hinted at a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 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.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
May 07, 2026 · 362 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.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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KOSPI: The KOSPI was mixed, affected by oil prices and regional tensions.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent has imposed sanctions on Iran and commented on the economic impact of the war.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 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.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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KOSPI: South Korea's chipmaker-heavy KOSPI index rose, indicating that AI-related stocks are performing well despite broader market wobbles.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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KOSPI: South Korean index rallied over 3% after holiday, but pared gains.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened economic isolation for Iran, adding to pressure.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI surged, reflecting strong positive market reaction to the potential peace deal.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
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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.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, declined to confirm an agreement, emphasizing that the decision rests with President Donald Trump.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI surged, indicating investor optimism about the de-escalation of the Iran conflict and its positive impact on regional and global trade.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 300 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 760 articles
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May 10, 2026 · 334 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 248 articles
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