On the 29th, the KOSPI index started with a slight increase and is fluctuating within a stable range. Amid a lack of clear negotiation conclusions on tariff reductions between the United States and China, investors are also observed to be watching the situation.
As of 9:10 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index recorded 2547.75, down 1.11 points (0.04%) from the previous transaction day. The KOSPI index opened at 2550.25, up 1.39 points (0.05%) from the previous closing.
Large-cap stocks are showing mixed trends. Samsung Electronics, the leading semiconductor stock, is down 0.18%, while SK hynix is down 0.77%. Samsung Electronics' preferred shares, Samsung Electronics 우, are up 0.16%. Additionally, Samsung Biologics, Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Celltrion are experiencing rising stock prices. In contrast, Hanwha Aerospace and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are seeing a decline in stock prices.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is trading at 723.86, up 4.40 points (0.61%). The KOSDAQ index opened at 722.94, up 3.53 points (0.49%) from the previous transaction day.
Looking at the top 10 market cap stocks, Alteogen, HLB, Rainbow Robotics, HUGEL, Peptron, PharmaResearch, and LigaChem Biosciences are showing rising stock prices. In contrast, Ecopro and ECOPRO BM are experiencing declines in their stock prices.
On the 28th (local time), the major three indices of the New York stock market in the United States showed mixed flows. This is because there has been no significant progress in the trade negotiations between the United States and China, while earnings reports of major big tech corporations are scheduled. The Dow and Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 indices rose, while the Nasdaq index slightly declined. However, the fluctuations were not large.
On that day, the large-cap focused Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 index finished at 5528.75, up 3.54 points (0.06%) from the previous transaction. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 40,227.59, up 114.09 points (0.28%) from the previous day. The technology-focused Nasdaq index closed at 17,366.13, down 16.81 points (0.1%) from the previous transaction.
On that day, U.S. Treasury Minister Scott Bessent mentioned that the trade negotiations are not progressing properly. In a media interview, when asked if he planned to call the Chinese side to resume negotiations, he said, "We need to wait and see how things will unfold with China," adding, "This is an important issue." He continued, "The Chinese side may also see that the current situation is not sustainable," and said, "They might call us one day."
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said he recently had a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and reiterated that the United States is conducting trade negotiations with China. Bessent's remarks that day differ from Trump's statements.
On that day, the won-dollar exchange rate started at 1438.5 won, down 4.1 won from the previous transaction day. (The value of the won has increased.)