Definition
South Korea's main stock index, the Kospi (Korea Composite Stock Price Index), covering companies on the Korea Exchange's main board.
The story
Chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix carry big weights, so the Kospi can move sharply with the global chip trade. On Nov 4, 2026, it rose 0.6% to 5,683.80, per AP (the Associated Press).
Why markets watch it
It's a regional read on the semiconductor and AI (artificial intelligence) trade.
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