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PRISM Weekly Digest: Second Week of April 2026
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PRISM Weekly Digest: Second Week of April 2026

Trump's Liberation Day tariff shock and the 90-day pause — markets went on the wildest ride in years. China excluded, 145% vs. 125% tariff war, and what it means for the new trade order.

KOSPI's Historic 12% Plunge: What Your Portfolio Lost Today
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KOSPI's Historic 12% Plunge: What Your Portfolio Lost Today

South Korea's KOSPI suffered its worst single-day drop as Iran crisis triggers massive foreign outflows. Analysis of market casualties and unexpected winners.

Korean Markets Crater 12% as Middle East Crisis Triggers Historic Selloff
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Korean Markets Crater 12% as Middle East Crisis Triggers Historic Selloff

KOSPI plunges to 5,093 points in worst single-day drop since 9/11 as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran spark massive investor exodus from risk assets.

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Korean Markets Crash 8% as Middle East Conflict Sparks Global Selloff
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Korean Markets Crash 8% as Middle East Conflict Sparks Global Selloff

KOSPI plunges over 8% triggering circuit breakers as US-Israel strikes on Iran escalate geopolitical tensions. Foreign investors dump $792 million worth of Korean stocks.

Korean Markets Crash 7% as Middle East Strikes Expose Global Vulnerability
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Korean Markets Crash 7% as Middle East Strikes Expose Global Vulnerability

KOSPI suffers largest-ever daily drop as coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran trigger massive sell-off. While foreigners dump $3.5B in stocks, retail investors defiantly buy the dip with $4B purchases.

Korean Investors Flee to US Stocks Despite Record Gains at Home
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Korean Investors Flee to US Stocks Despite Record Gains at Home

South Korean stocks have surged 70% with KOSPI hitting record highs, yet retail investors are pouring money into US stocks at unprecedented levels. We explore this investment paradox and its implications.

KOSPI Breaks 5,000 Despite Trump's Tariff Threat: A Market Paradox
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KOSPI Breaks 5,000 Despite Trump's Tariff Threat: A Market Paradox

South Korea's KOSPI index hit a historic 5,000 milestone for the first time, defying Trump's threat to raise auto tariffs to 25%. Semiconductor giants led the rally while the won weakened, revealing complex market dynamics.

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KOSDAQ Breaks 1,000 Barrier After 4 Years as KOSPI Hesitates Below 5,000
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KOSDAQ Breaks 1,000 Barrier After 4 Years as KOSPI Hesitates Below 5,000

South Korea's tech-heavy KOSDAQ surged 7% to break above 1,000 for the first time in over four years, while the main KOSPI retreated ahead of Fed decisions and geopolitical tensions.

Economic data visualization showing South Korea's growth trend
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Outpacing Peers: IMF Hikes South Korea Economic Growth Forecast 2026 to 1.9%

The IMF has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for South Korea to 1.9%, surpassing the advanced economy average. The revision reflects strong recovery in tech and AI sectors.

Interior of Bank of Korea with digital exchange rate board
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BOK Key Rate Steady as Rhee Warns KRW is Far Undervalued

The Bank of Korea held interest rates steady as Governor Rhee Chang-yong warned the Korean won is significantly undervalued. KOSPI hits 4,700 amid political drama.

View of stock market and FX screens at Hana Bank in Seoul
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Asian Markets 2026: Nikkei Rallies Despite Trump’s 25% Iran Tariff Threat

On Jan 14, 2026, Asian markets responded to Trump's new 25% tariff threat on Iran-linked trade. Nikkei 225 rose 1.5% while KOSPI gained 0.7% amid US inflation concerns.

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KOSPI index rising with defense and shipbuilding industry icons
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KOSPI Defense and Shipbuilding Stocks 2026 Rally Pushes Index to Record 4,565

On Jan. 9, 2026, the KOSPI hit a record high of 4,565.88, driven by strong gains in defense and shipbuilding stocks like Hanwha Aerospace and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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