Country: KR | Published: 2026-09-15
South Korean equities extended their decline as persistent debates over global AI capital spending and elevated bond yields kept heavyweight semiconductor names under pressure. For
South Korean equities extended their decline as persistent debates over global AI capital spending and elevated bond yields kept heavyweight semiconductor names under pressure. Foreign and institutional selling continued to weigh on the benchmark index, with profit-taking also spreading into previously resilient industrial sectors like shipbuilding. At the same time, exchange rate volatility and a firmer dollar reinforced a cautious tone across domestic trading.