{
  "id": 7503104,
  "title": "KOSPI falls as US 10-year yield tops 5%, oil prices rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/kospi-falls-as-us-10-year-yield-tops-5-oil-prices-rise-7503104",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T08:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260915/kospi-falls-as-us-10-year-yield-tops-5-oil-prices-rise"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean stocks declined on Tuesday as rising U.S. Treasury yields and escalating oil prices overshadowed buying activity in semiconductor shares, while foreign investors continued their selling trend into a fifth consecutive day. The KOSPI index ended at 6,627.26, marking a 0.85% decrease from the prior session. Following a 3.26% drop the previous day, the index initially recovered as semiconductor stocks drew bargain-hunting interest. However, it turned bearish after 2 p.m. and reached a low of 6,620.20 intraday. This downturn was attributed to an increasingly unfavorable economic environment.\n\nThe U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to 5.02%, while Brent crude oil prices climbed from $105.68 to $107.35 per barrel. Foreign and institutional investors collectively sold a net 1.57 trillion won ($1.15 billion) and 904.4 billion won worth of shares. In contrast, retail investors purchased a net 832.4 billion won worth of shares.\n\nWithin the sector, SK hynix experienced a 0.41% decrease, closing at 1,690,000 won, while Samsung Electronics saw a 0.2% drop, settling at 248,500 won. The performance was varied, with large-cap stocks performing poorly.",
  "summary": "Korean stocks closed lower Tuesday as renewed concerns over rising U.S. Treasury yields and crude oil prices outweighed bargain-hunting in semiconductor shares, while foreign investors extended their selling streak to a fifth session. The benchmark KOSPI closed at 6,627.26, down 0.85 percent from the previous session. After plunging 3.26 percent the previous day, the index rebounded as…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "KOSPI falls as US 10-year yield tops 5%, oil prices rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/kospi-falls-as-us-10-year-yield-tops-5-oil-prices-rise",
        "published": "2026-09-15T07:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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