Most Popular
-
1
Dongduk Women’s University halts coeducation talks
-
2
Defense ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations
-
3
Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide says
-
4
OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
-
5
Two jailed for forcing disabled teens into prostitution
-
6
Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
-
7
South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
-
8
Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
-
9
Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
-
10
Teen smoking, drinking decline, while mental health, dietary habits worsen
Seoul shares open slightly higher following Fed meeting
By Korea HeraldPublished : June 16, 2016 - 11:16
[THE INVESTOR] Korean shares opened slightly higher Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to freeze the key interest rate.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 0.41 point, or 0.02 percent, to 1,969.24 during the first 15 minutes of trading.
The U.S Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates at its former level on Wednesday considering Britain’s possible exit from the European Union, said Fed Chair Janet Yellen.
Samsung Electronics dropped 0.78 percent, and state-run utility firm Korea Electric Power Corp. jumped 0.69 percent.
Shares in the chemical industry experienced positive outlook, finally putting an end to a four-day slide.
SK Group’s refiner SK Innovation rose 1.37 percent, and battery-maker LG Chem climbed 0.57 percent.
The local currency was trading at 1,168.3 won against the dollar, a 5 won increase from the previous session’s close.
(theinvestor@heraldcorp.com)
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 0.41 point, or 0.02 percent, to 1,969.24 during the first 15 minutes of trading.
The U.S Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates at its former level on Wednesday considering Britain’s possible exit from the European Union, said Fed Chair Janet Yellen.
Samsung Electronics dropped 0.78 percent, and state-run utility firm Korea Electric Power Corp. jumped 0.69 percent.
Shares in the chemical industry experienced positive outlook, finally putting an end to a four-day slide.
SK Group’s refiner SK Innovation rose 1.37 percent, and battery-maker LG Chem climbed 0.57 percent.
The local currency was trading at 1,168.3 won against the dollar, a 5 won increase from the previous session’s close.
(theinvestor@heraldcorp.com)
-
Articles by Korea Herald
