KOSPI & S&P 500
48 shared events · Importance 23 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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The KOSPI is a South Korean stock market index that has no direct business or structural relationship with the US-based S&P 500 index.
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI dropped 6.1%, reversing its record-setting momentum due to the global market downturn.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 1.2% from its all-time high, indicating a significant market downturn.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose to fresh records, driven by improved risk sentiment from the US-Iran news and accelerated AI-driven trades.
May 06, 2026 · 10 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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.2% from its all-time high, reflecting fading enthusiasm over AI and technology stocks.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi dropped 0.8% as Asian markets reacted to Donald Trump's tariff announcement, with South Korea facing a 25% tariff.
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
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index reached an all-time high before retreating, indicating volatility in the South Korean market.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 hit an all-time high, indicating strong performance in the U.S. stock market.
May 15, 2026 · 7 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.
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
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index tumbled 2.3% due to concerns about the government potentially redistributing windfall artificial intelligence profits.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 1% from its all-time high, reflecting a negative market reaction to rising oil prices and a slump in technology stocks.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index surged 2.6%, recouping recent losses after government remarks about redistributing AI profits.
S&P 500: Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, indicating a mixed market sentiment.
May 13, 2026 · 8 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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to an all-time high, indicating positive performance on Wall Street despite global anxieties.
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.6% due to rising oil prices and war concerns, erasing its year-to-date gains.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI fell, reflecting global market reactions to the geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced slight fluctuations due to disagreements over the United States, Iran, and Israel ceasefire, reflecting market uncertainty.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 erased its losses and ended with a modest gain after news of a potential ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose to new records, fueled by market optimism after a solid U.S. job market report despite Iran war shocks.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's chipmaker-heavy KOSPI index rose, indicating that AI-related stocks are performing well despite broader market wobbles.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures slipped slightly due to the geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, despite recent record highs driven by corporate earnings.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI was up 0.5%, helped by technology-related stocks.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and reached another all-time high.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index soared past 7,000 points for the first time, reaching a record high of 7,417.54, largely due to the significant gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares, which together account for a substantial portion of the index's value.
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
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI fell 0.9% as Asian markets reacted to the tariffs.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were down 3.6% following the tariff announcements, reflecting broad market losses.
Apr 04, 2025 · 6 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.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures extended gains following reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal, reflecting market optimism about an end to the conflict and easing energy supply disruptions.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index briefly surpassed 6,500 but then fell, indicating market sensitivity to the geopolitical situation.
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
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI closed at a fresh record, driven by technology stocks amid the artificial intelligence boom.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed to another all-time high, reflecting overall positive market performance in the United States.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits, though it later recouped some losses.
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
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.5% on Tuesday, reflecting general market movements.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 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 gained substantially following the ceasefire agreement, indicating positive market reaction in Asia.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 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
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