KOSPI & West Texas Intermediate
36 shared events · Importance 17 · Last updated May 15, 2026
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International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index reached an all-time high before retreating, indicating volatility in the South Korean market.
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices rose, mirroring the increase in Brent crude due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI gained 0.9%, recouping some recent losses, after an earlier 2.3% drop due to a suggestion of redistributing AI profits.
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell 58 cents to $101.60 a barrel, remaining elevated due to the war with Iran.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate oil prices fell significantly due to hopes for an end to the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, briefly dipping below $100 a barrel.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's chipmaker-heavy KOSPI index rose, indicating that AI-related stocks are performing well despite broader market wobbles.
West Texas Intermediate: US crude (West Texas Intermediate) gained significantly, rising to nearly $100 a barrel, driven by the supply disruption caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
International
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.
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was 4.7% higher at $99.89 a barrel, driven by the Iran war uncertainties and blockade of Iranian ports.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices rose by 91 cents to $98.98 a barrel and later by $1.57 to $99.64 a barrel, driven by the ongoing war with Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI soared 9.6% to recover much of its historic 12.1% plunge from the previous day.
West Texas Intermediate: The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) shot up 8.5% to $81.01 per barrel, its highest level since 2024, due to the war with Iran.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI was up 0.5%, helped by technology-related stocks.
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices were up 0.4% due to the ongoing Iran war.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index briefly surpassed 6,500 but then fell, indicating market sensitivity to the geopolitical situation.
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) prices also rose sharply, reflecting the global energy shock from the Iran war.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
KOSPI: Seoul's KOSPI was 1.7% higher, with gains of 88% for 2026, indicating strong performance in the South Korean market.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures are elevated, contributing to global inflation worries.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI experienced a jump, indicating positive market reaction to the prospect of further United States-Iran negotiations.
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate for May fell due to expectations that US-Iran peace talks would resume, indicating a positive market reaction to potential de-escalation.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
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.
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices (West Texas Intermediate) plunged more than $13 to $88.88 per barrel on news of potential ceasefire.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index rose, boosted by tech stocks, despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices surged following the rejection of Iran's peace terms, reflecting heightened market concerns.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI closed at a fresh record, driven by technology stocks amid the artificial intelligence boom.
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark US crude prices saw a slight decrease, despite the broader concerns about oil supply.
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: The KOSPI has experienced significant losses following Donald Trump's remarks, reflecting concerns over regional stability and economic impact.
Apr 02, 2026 · 39 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI surged, indicating investor optimism about the de-escalation of the Iran conflict and its positive impact on regional and global trade.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi index gained, suggesting that while the conflict is a concern, it hasn't entirely deterred market optimism in the short term.
Apr 02, 2026 · 93 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
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 · 26 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI has advanced, suggesting some positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the ongoing tensions.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped, indicating positive performance in some international markets.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
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