The South Korea stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, rallying more than 300 points or 5.2 percent on its way to a fresh record closing high. The KOSPI now sits just above the 5,800-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's global tariffs. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are also expected to open to the upside.
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.