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South Korea's Kospi hits fresh record as hopes of U.S.-Iran breakthrough rise

CNBC · May 26, 2026, 12:32 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • South Korea's Kospi hit a fresh record Tuesday as trading resumed after a public holiday, with investor sentiment supported by hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace talks.
  • President Donald Trump said Monday negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," though he warned that the U.S. could resume attacks if the talks failed.

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South Korea's Kospi hit a fresh record Tuesday as trading resumed after a public holiday, with investor sentiment supported by hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace talks.

President Donald Trump said Monday negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," though he warned that the U.S. could resume attacks if the talks failed.

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