KOSPI fell on Tuesday due to losses in technology and industrial stocks, but outlook positive.

From Nasdaq.: 2025-05-27 19:03:00

The South Korea stock market fell slightly on Tuesday, with the KOSPI index ending at 2,637.22 points. Technology and industrial stocks saw losses, while financial shares were mixed. The global market outlook is positive due to easing tariff concerns. On Wall Street, the Dow rose 1.78%, the NASDAQ surged 2.47%, and the S&P 500 jumped 2.05%. President Trump delayed a threatened tariff on EU imports, boosting market sentiment. U.S. consumer confidence also improved in May. Crude oil prices dropped on concerns of OPEC output increase. West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $64.09 per barrel.



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