The South Korea stock market reached a new record high ahead of the Chuseok holiday, with the KOPSI just below 3,550 points. Global markets are weak, reflecting concerns over interest rates. On October 2, the KOSPI surged 93.38 points to 3,549.21, led by financial, technology, and automobile stocks. Wall Street closed lower, with the Dow down 243.36 points. Investors are cautious due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and uncertainty about the economy. Crude oil prices fell on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East eased, with WTI at $61.45 per barrel.

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