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Wed, September 27, 2023 | 10:27
Securities firms gear up for CFD trade resumption
Securities firms gear up for CFD trade resumption
Brokerage houses are moving to resume the trading of contracts for difference (CFD) after they suspended the practice in April due to scandalous stock manipulation activities.
Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-21 16:47
Leveraged investments regain vigor in Korean asset market
Leveraged investments regain vigor in Korean asset market
Leveraged investments are regaining vigor in the capital market amid lingering fears that asset price bubbles may end up bursting due to macroeconomic uncertainties. According to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association, the credit transaction balance on the Korean stock market reached this year's new high of 20.55 trillion won ($15.3 billion) on Aug. 17. The figu...
Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-20 16:55
Can Korean economy withstand impact of China's economic risks?
Can Korean economy withstand impact of China's economic risks?
China's deepening property crisis, coupled with growing fears of its economy heading toward deflation, is triggering concerns over spillover effects that could rattle the global economy and eventually affect the Korean economy.
Anna J. Park | 2023-08-19 11:26
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Has Seoul's housing market bottomed out?
Has Seoul's housing market bottomed out?
Seoul's apartment prices are showing gradual signs of a rebound on reviving demand driven by an end to the Bank of Korea's (BOK's) rate hike cycle, data showed Thursday.
Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-17 16:28
Insurers report surprising earnings on IFRS 17 adoption
Insurers report surprising earnings on IFRS 17 adoption
Insurers have chalked up surprisingly robust earnings in the first half of 2023 on their first introduction of the latest global insurance contract reporting standards.
Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-16 16:45
[INTERVIEW] Can Seoul stamp out real estate speculation?
INTERVIEWCan Seoul stamp out real estate speculation?
For many Koreans, real estate represents more than a place to live. For decades, it has yielded remarkable returns for investors, fostering the belief that prices will continue to climb as long as others keep investing in property. By the end of 2021, real estate accounted for 64.4 percent of assets owned by Korean households.
Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-08-16 15:14
Oil refiners, shipbuilders, machinery draw investor attention amid rising oil prices
Oil refiners, shipbuilders, machinery draw investor attention amid rising oil prices
With global oil prices heading towards the $90 per barrel range, a nine-month high, local oil shares are showing bullish moves as well. According to the Korea Exchange (KRX) on Sunday, the price of S-Oil, one of Korea's top oil refinery businesses, has been on a continual rise since early July.
Anna J. Park | 2023-08-15 16:26
Insurance firms' coverage for natural disasters triples in 5 years
Insurance firms' coverage for natural disasters triples in 5 years
Local insurance companies are feeling the force of the climate crisis, with the industry increasingly paying out claims for coverage due to natural disasters.
Anna J. Park | 2023-08-14 16:55
Stocks included in MSCI extend falls
Stocks included in MSCI extend falls
EcoPro, JYP, Hanwha Ocean and Hanmi Semiconductor suffered sharp declines on Monday, returning part of their recent gains driven by earlier expectations over their much-awaited inclusion in the MSCI Korea Index.
Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-14 16:20
50-year maturity mortgage loans gain popularity
50-year maturity mortgage loans gain popularity
Since major bankers newly launched 50-year maturity mortgage loans in July, balances for lenders' loan products have swelled quickly in just a month, raising concerns about the aggravated household debt situation in the country.
Anna J. Park | 2023-08-13 15:15
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