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South Korea's Kospi hit fresh record of 8,000 as Trump-Xi talks enter second day

CNBC · May 15, 2026, 12:37 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • South Korea's benchmark Kospi notched a fresh record high on Friday, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between U.S.
  • The index rose more than 0.6% to more than 8,000, while the small-cap Kosdaq was down 0.4%.

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South Korea's benchmark Kospi notched a fresh record high on Friday, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The index rose more than 0.6% to more than 8,000, while the small-cap Kosdaq was down 0.4%.

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