The South Korea stock market has seen a slight increase, with the KOSPI approaching the 3,200-point mark. Global markets are expected to remain stable as investors await U.S. inflation data. On Thursday, the KOSPI rose 0.29 percent, closing at 3,196.32. Financial and automobile stocks performed well, while technology and chemical sectors saw mixed results. Wall Street ended higher, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 all posting gains. Traders are monitoring Nvidia’s earnings report and awaiting the release of the Commerce Department’s report on personal income and spending. Crude oil prices rose as U.S. crude inventories fell. South Korea will release July data for industrial production and retail sales.

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