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(URGENT) Seoul shares open lower amid renewed Iran uncertainty

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Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.91 pct lower on Iran deal uncertainty
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
Seoul stocks open sharply lower on US tech losses, Fed caution
Seoul stocks opened sharply lower Thursday as a sell-off of US semiconductor shares weighed on market sentiment, while investors assessed fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. After opening 4.46 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index extended losses, plunging 517.25 points, or 6.23 percent, to 7,790.16, as of 9:15 a.m. Due to the sharp drop, the bourse operator Korea Exchange activated a sell-side sidecar for the Kospi around 9:07 a.m., halting program
Korea Times News
· Jul 6, 2026
Foreign investors may have more Korean stocks to sell
Foreign investors may have more Korean stocks to sell
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 8, 2026
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Nifty may lose 200 points at open, as global markets come under pressure
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Domestic markets are likely to remain under pressure on Wednesday amid renewed escalation in US-Iran tensions. Gift Nifty at 24,225 indicates that Nifty may lose close to 200 points at open. Sentiment from global markets is also negative, tracking overnight weakness in the US stocks.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
Asian stocks are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks
Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices have stabilized as conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.
Economic Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Global Market Today: Asian stocks dip at open as oil edges higher
Asian markets opened lower as oil prices inched up, with investors closely monitoring US-Iran peace talks. Despite positive initial reports on negotiations, conflicting statements from both sides have created uncertainty. Concerns are also mounting over the sustainability of the AI rally, with significant drops in tech stocks like SpaceX, as companies engage in massive borrowing for AI initiatives.
Arise News
· Jul 8, 2026
Gulf Stocks Fall As Middle East Conflict Escalates, Oil Prices Rise
Regional markets weaken as escalating Middle East conflict lifts oil prices and heightens investor concerns over economic uncertainty.
Investopedia
· Jun 22, 2026
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Related coverage for "(URGENT) Seoul shares open lower amid renewed Iran uncertainty": Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.91 pct lower on Iran deal uncertainty. The korea Herald News — Seoul stocks open sharply lower on US tech losses, Fed caution. Korea Times News — Foreign investors may have more Korean stocks to sell. The Hindu BusinessLine — Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Nifty may lose 200 points at open, as global markets come under pressure. KSAT San Antonio — Asian stocks are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks. Economic Times — Global Market Today: Asian stocks dip at open as oil edges higher . Arise News — Gulf Stocks Fall As Middle East Conflict Escalates, Oil Prices Rise. Investopedia — 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens


