KOSPI Falls as Jitters Persist Despite U.S.-Iran Two-Week Truce [FN Morning Market Briefing]

[Financial News] The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is trading lower as foreign investors continue net selling.
As of 10:16 a.m. on the 9th, the KOSPI was at 5,794.16, down 78.18 points (1.33%) from the previous session.
The index opened at 5,826.45, down 45.89 points (0.78%) from the day before. During intraday trading, it fell as much as 84.90 points (1.45%) to 5,787.44.
In the Korea Exchange Securities Market, foreign investors are net sellers of 457.2 billion won. In contrast, individual investors and institutions are net buyers of 110.4 billion won and 252.3 billion won, respectively.
Most large-cap stocks by market capitalization are declining. Samsung Electronics is down 3.09%, and SK hynix is down 2.61%. Hyundai Motor is trading 1.67% lower.
By sector, insurance (-3.69%), construction (-2.55%), and electrical and electronics (-2.19%) are weak. Telecommunications (6.75%) and chemicals (1.75%) are gaining.
The KOSDAQ Index is trading at 1,073.18, down 16.67 points (1.53%) from the previous day.

dschoi@fnnews.com Choi Doo-seon Reporter