StocksMedium•11 November 2026•
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South Korea's Kospi Drops to 5,220 as US Inflation Data Sparks Rate Hike Fears
Key Facts
1The South Korean Kospi index fell to 5,220 following stronger-than-expected US inflation data.
2Retail and foreign investors sold shares amid growing concerns over potential Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
3The Kosdaq index rose more than 1%, driven by foreign buying, diverging from the main board's trend.
The South Korean Kospi index fell to the 5,220 level during Wednesday's trading session. According to bloomingbit, the decline followed stronger-than-expected US inflation data, which intensified market concerns that the Federal Reserve might implement further interest-rate hikes.
Retail and foreign investors engaged in share sell-offs on the main board, while the Kosdaq index diverged from the trend to rise more than 1% on the back of foreign buying. This volatility follows the release of US Consumer Price Index data on November 10, 2026, which showed a 0.4% monthly increase and a 0.3% rise in core inflation, both exceeding market forecasts.