Brent Crude & KOSPI
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International
Brent Crude: The price for a barrel of Brent Crude rose significantly to $108.57, driven by the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to inflation worries.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI dropped 6.1%, reversing its record-setting momentum due to the global market downturn.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude lost 66 cents to $107.11 a barrel, remaining elevated due to the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
KOSPI: The KOSPI gained 0.9%, recouping some recent losses, after an earlier 2.3% drop due to a suggestion of redistributing AI profits.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices tumbled following the news of a potential US-Iran agreement and the pause in the Strait of Hormuz operation, reflecting reduced supply concerns.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI surged to clear the 7,000 mark for the first time, driven by strong investor interest in AI-related technology stocks like Samsung Electronics.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices climbed due to the stalled U.S.-Iran talks and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting concerns about global energy supply.
KOSPI: The KOSPI index reached an all-time high before retreating, indicating volatility in the South Korean market.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices dropped significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have been volatile due to the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets.
KOSPI: Seoul's KOSPI index surged over five percent, passing 7,000 points for the first time, largely propelled by the strong performance of Samsung Electronics and other tech firms.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose due to renewed hostilities in the Middle East, reaching over $100 a barrel, indicating increased inflation concerns.
KOSPI: KOSPI saw a significant weekly gain, its largest since 2008, driven by surges in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
May 08, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose significantly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict, reaching over $105 a barrel.
KOSPI: South Korea's chipmaker-heavy KOSPI index rose, indicating that AI-related stocks are performing well despite broader market wobbles.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude surged over 4% due to uncertainties surrounding the Iran war and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reaching $105.57 per barrel.
KOSPI: The KOSPI gained significantly and hit an all-time intraday high, driven by tech-related stocks and AI interest, rising over 30% in the past month.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices climbed 90 cents to $105.11 a barrel and later by $1.30 to $105.51 a barrel, significantly impacted by the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
KOSPI: The KOSPI dropped 1.2% and 2.7%, attributed by analysts to an overreliance on AI hopes, indicating a negative impact from the current market sentiment.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices inched down but remained elevated due to the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to inflation.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index surged 2.6%, recouping recent losses after government remarks about redistributing AI profits.
May 13, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude, the international standard, climbed 4.9% to $85.41 per barrel, also near its highest price since 2024, driven by the escalating conflict.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI soared 9.6% to recover much of its historic 12.1% plunge from the previous day.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose substantially, mirroring the increase in Petroleum prices, driven by concerns over Middle East stability and oil supply.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI fell, reflecting global market reactions to the geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices were trading higher due to the ongoing Iran war and supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz.
KOSPI: The KOSPI was up 0.5%, helped by technology-related stocks.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged significantly due to the supply disruption caused by the Iran war and the halted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
KOSPI: The KOSPI index briefly surpassed 6,500 but then fell, indicating market sensitivity to the geopolitical situation.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures are little changed but remain elevated, contributing to global inflation worries.
KOSPI: Seoul's KOSPI was 1.7% higher, with gains of 88% for 2026, indicating strong performance in the South Korean market.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices dropped significantly following the news of progress in US-Iran negotiations, indicating reduced geopolitical risk to oil supply.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index quoted higher, reflecting positive sentiment in Asian markets.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices plunged significantly on reports of a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran, reflecting market optimism that an end to the conflict would ease energy supply disruptions.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI gained significantly, surpassing the 7,000 level for the first time, driven by broader market optimism including hopes for a US-Iran peace deal.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices eased, trading 0.27 percent lower at USD 107.9 per barrel, contributing to positive market sentiment.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI was trading higher, contributing to positive global sentiment.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose by 0.93% to USD 105.2 per barrel due to uncertainty surrounding the West Asia conflict.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index was trading lower due to global sentiment.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices, hovering near $107 per barrel due to West Asia tensions, are a critical macro variable influencing inflation and corporate profitability globally, especially in India.
KOSPI: The KOSPI index in South Korea soared nearly 7%, topping 7,000 for the first time, due to the AI boom and strong performance of tech shares.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have been highly volatile, surging due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and falling on hopes for a peace deal, reflecting the significant impact of the conflict on global energy markets.
KOSPI: The KOSPI experienced a jump, indicating positive market reaction to the prospect of further United States-Iran negotiations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose significantly due to increased geopolitical risk and potential supply disruptions.
KOSPI: The KOSPI index rose, boosted by tech stocks, despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Brent Crude: The price for Brent Crude climbed significantly due to the ongoing war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits, though it later recouped some losses.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Brent Crude: Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, rose nearly 1% to USD 106.48 per barrel, contributing to the rupee's weakness.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI closed higher.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices increased due to supply concerns related to the Iran war and the depletion of global oil inventories.
KOSPI: The KOSPI closed at a fresh record, driven by technology stocks amid the artificial intelligence boom.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI stock index in South Korea plunged significantly, marking its worst day in two summers, due to its reliance on energy imports and the rising oil prices.
Mar 03, 2026 · 14 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI gained 6% as trading in Asia got underway, indicating a strong positive market reaction to the ceasefire agreement.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped by nearly 5.5-6% following the ceasefire agreement, indicating a positive market response in the region.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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