August 16, 2024

Seoul shares open sharply higher as U.S. recession woes fade

South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Friday as major U.S. data eased economic slowdown fears.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 52.43 points, or 1.98 percent, to 2,696.93 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

Overnight…

S. Korean Bond Yields on Aug. 16, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 3.060 3.049 +1.1

2-year TB 3.040 3.000 +4.0

3-year TB 2.928 2.888 +4.0

10-year TB 2.973 2.945 +2.8

2-year MSB 2.988 2.953 +3.5

3-year CB (AA-) 3.415 3.370 +4.5

91-day CD 3.510 3.490 +2.0

So…

KG Mobility sets up sales unit in Germany

KG Mobility Corp., a South Korean carmaker, said Friday it has established a sales subsidiary in Germany to strengthen its operations in the European market.

The subsidiary, opened in Frankfurt, marks the company’s second direct overseas sales unit,…