The South Korea stock market continues its winning streak, hitting record highs with the KOSPI just below 3,410 points. Positive global market forecasts are expected to keep the momentum going on Tuesday. Financial and tech stocks led gains on Monday, with the KOSPI closing 0.35 percent higher at 3,407.31. Volume reached 374.97 million shares worth 12.53 trillion won. The U.S. markets also saw gains, with the Dow rising 0.11 percent, NASDAQ up 0.94 percent, and S&P 500 closing at a record high. Positive trade talk comments and expectations of a Fed rate cut contributed to the market optimism. Oil prices rose amid Middle East tensions.

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