KOSPI 3.25% decline, exchange rate 1507.8won at close
19On , the KOSPI fell by 3.25%, and the KOSDAQ also closed lower. The won-dollar exchange rate rose to 1507.8won, while operating profit at a KOSDAQ-listed company in the 1quarter increased by 78%.
19Domestic stocks closed lower on . The KOSPI ended the session at 7271.66. It fell 3.25% from the previous trading day.
The KOSDAQ also closed lower. The KOSDAQ index ended trading at 1084.36. Its change was a decline of 2.41%.
The KOSDAQ opened slightly higher. The opening index was 1111.36. Its change at the open was an increase of 0.02%.
The won-dollar exchange rate closed higher. In the Seoul foreign exchange market, the won-dollar exchange rate 1507.8closed at ... won. It rose ... won from the previous trading day.7.5won.
Market indices and the exchange rate were reported together on the same day. At the close, both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ had fallen. The won-dollar exchange rate ended the session higher.
For KOSDAQ-listed companies, 1quarterly earnings figures were also released. Operating profit increased by 78% year over year. The figures cover KOSDAQ-listed companies.
Many companies also posted a profit. The share of profitable companies was reported as 10out of 6. The earnings data were released that day.