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37 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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South Korea: A South Korean merchant ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to Middle East tensions and market uncertainty.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 declined from record highs due to Middle East tensions and specific company news, indicating a broader market downturn.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 lost points, with its tech index being the worst performing sector, influenced by geopolitical events and earnings.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's market dipped, mirroring the general negative sentiment in Asian markets following the geopolitical developments.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were off, showing investor apprehension ahead of the market restart due to the geopolitical situation and inflation concerns.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index reached record highs, and the government is pushing to become one of the top three AI powers globally. The country's stock market is experiencing a boom driven by AI chip demand.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 notched record-high closes, lifted by AI-related stocks, which contributed to the overall positive market sentiment that benefited Samsung Electronics.
May 06, 2026 · 38 articles
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South Korea: South Korea is a significant plastic user in Asia, and its companies like Yonwoo and Gaone International are directly impacted by the plastic supply disruptions, with some benefiting and others struggling.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 jumped to a new record high, driven by strong corporate earnings and the ceasefire extension, but its future performance is subject to geopolitical developments.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's Kospi gained sharply, driven by strong buying of tech stocks.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced a record day, supported by cheaper oil prices and strong US earnings, reflecting a general boost in investor risk appetite.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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South Korea: A South Korean ship, HMM Namu, suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the risk to international shipping.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 retreated from all-time highs following the US-Iran clashes, reflecting broader market concerns.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
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South Korea: South Korea was urged by Donald Trump to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged Iranian attack on a South Korean cargo ship, indicating potential involvement in the conflict.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.4% from its record heights following the escalations in the Middle East.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
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South Korea: South Korea is involved as its cargo ship, HMM Namu, was allegedly attacked, and it is urged by the United States to join efforts to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 closed at record highs, reflecting investor optimism due to the pause in US escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz and hopes for a peace deal.
May 07, 2026 · 10 articles
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South Korea: South Korea, which imports a significant portion of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to fears of an energy crisis.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 dropped due to the renewed tensions in the Iran war, indicating a negative market reaction to the geopolitical instability.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index reached a record high, driven by gains in AI-related companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed to a new record high, reflecting overall market optimism due to the potential easing of oil prices and strong corporate earnings.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship, HMM Namu, caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations from Donald Trump against Iran, which Iran denied.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 futures edged higher, and the index erased war-driven losses, indicating investor optimism about the prospects of a peace deal.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's Kospi jumped to a record high, driven by gains in AI-related stocks, reflecting the global impact of AI demand.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 reached an all-time high, reflecting the positive market sentiment driven by strong corporate earnings and AI demand.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index soared to a record high, driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence, benefiting its major chipmakers.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.5% on Tuesday, reflecting general market movements.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell slightly, halting its record-setting run due to a slump in AI stocks and rising oil prices.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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South Korea: South Korea, a major importer of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to disruptions caused by the conflict.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 held near its records as crude oil prices fell, indicating market optimism about a potential resolution to the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
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S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced its worst day since 2020, falling 4.8% due to fears of higher inflation and weakening economic growth caused by Donald Trump's tariffs.
Apr 02, 2025 · 23 articles
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S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced a decline following the announcement of the new tariffs, reflecting immediate market negative reaction to the trade policy.
Jul 07, 2025 · 7 articles
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