S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketThe benchmark KOSPI soared more than 5% to around 5,310 on Wednesday, rebounding sharply after a four-day decline as easing geopolitical concerns boosted global risk appetite. Sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signaled that military operations in Iran could end within weeks, raising hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and relieving pressure on oil prices and inflation.
The rally was further supported by strong external fundamentals, as South Korea’s exports jumped 48.3% year-on-year to a record $86.1 billion in March, driven by robust semiconductor shipments. The data reinforced confidence in the earnings outlook for the country’s export-heavy, chip-driven equity market. Gains in Seoul also tracked a broad global rebound, with Wall Street posting its strongest session in months, adding momentum to regional equities. Notable advances were seen in Samsung Electronics (7.5%), SK hynix (7.6%), Hyundai Motor (6.0%), SK Square (4.6%), and Hanwha Aerospace (3.9%).
