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Global tech stocks plunged due to regulatory concerns following the Democrats' landslide victory in the US midterm elections, causing the KOSPI to drop 6%. Meanwhile, gold prices surpassed $4,000 as safe-haven preference intensified.
Volatility is surging in the domestic semiconductor sector as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix turned downward after opening higher in the November 3 market. Globally, profit-taking is hitting tech stocks broadly as expectations grow for a Federal Reserve rate hike in December, pushing the Nasdaq down by 2.9%.
11월 1일(월) 오늘 밤부터 미국 10월 PMI 등 주요 경제지표가 연이어 발표됩니다. 지난주 미국 증시는 기술주 매도세로 하락 마감했으며, 연준(Fed)과 유럽중앙은행(ECB)은 기준금리를 동결했습니다. 국내 산업활동동향은 반도체와 자동차 호조에 힘입어 3개월 만에 생산, 소비, 투자가 모두 증가하는 '트리플 증가'를 기록했습니다.
While the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady with two members advocating for hikes, signaling a hawkish stance, South Korea's economic recovery is becoming increasingly evident, driven by a booming semiconductor industry and tourism that pushed the domestic business sentiment index to a 4-year and 2-month high.
Global stock markets are dropping together due to rising international oil prices and sell-offs in AI-related stocks, while the Bank of Korea kept its base rate at 3%. With household stock allocations hitting a record high, the sharp market drop is negatively impacting consumer spending.
The KOSPI has shown wild volatility, plunging over 7% before rebounding 2-3%. Globally, tech stocks and indices slipped due to AI debt concerns, while the IMF warned that the global economy's resilience is reaching its limits.
The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warned that economic resilience is reaching its limits due to energy constraints and fiscal risks. Meanwhile, higher-than-expected US September CPI data has increased the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike, and heightened geopolitical tensions surround the US Republican party's focus on defending the Senate ahead of the midterm elections.
The US September Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in higher than expected, fueling concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, which sent Wall Street tumbling and short-term Treasury yields higher. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% in its World Economic Outlook (WEO), but warned that global economic resilience is reaching its limits due to energy constraints and fiscal risks. In the domestic market, the KOSPI closed at 6,625.93 amid volatility, even as Samsung Electronics surpassed 100 trillion won in quarterly operating profit for the first time in history.
The IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings have kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand, with the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report scheduled for release on October 13. Domestically, the Bank of Korea emphasized the need for a consistent policy stance to curb household debt growth and break expectations of rising housing prices. Meanwhile, global markets continue to fluctuate amid easing geopolitical risks and volatility in AI-related stocks.
Samsung Electronics ushered in the "100 trillion won era" with a staggering 107.4 trillion won in Q3 operating profit. Globally, risk-off sentiment dominated as Brent crude topped $100 and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield held at 5.3%, dragging the Nasdaq down by 1.3%. Volatility across global stock markets is widening due to geopolitical risks and bets on additional Fed rate hikes.
미국 9월 고용지표가 기대치에 크게 못 미치면서 연준의 추가 인상 가능성이 낮아졌고, 이에 힘입어 글로벌 주식시장이 상승세를 보이고 있습니다. 국내 증시는 휴장 상태지만 아시아 시장은 미국의 약한 일자리 데이터에 긍정적으로 반응했습니다.
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury has hit a 24-year high, increasing volatility in the bond market. Domestically, Hana Financial Group's Cheongna headquarters opening and the approval process for oral obesity treatments are drawing attention.
미국 국채 금리가 급등하면서 월요일 미 증시가 AI와 기술주 중심의 하락세를 보였습니다. 미 10년물 금리는 5.244%로 2007년 이후 최고치를 기록했고, 금 가격은 3.71% 떨어졌습니다. 국내에서는 내년 시행 예정인 가상자산 과세 유예를 요구하는 국민동의 청원이 5만 명을 넘겨 국회 심사 대상에 올랐습니다.
The OECD has raised the global economic growth forecast to 2.9%, noting that AI investments and trade are counterbalancing Middle East risks. Korea's growth forecast saw the largest upward revision among G20 countries, jumping from 2.6% to 3.7%. In the domestic stock market, Samsung Electronics surged over 3% and SK Hynix gained 1.2%, driving a semiconductor-led rally.
미국과 이란의 호르무즈 해협 인근 군사 충돌로 유가가 6주래 최고치를 기록하며 인플레이션 우려가 다시 고조되고 있다. 반면 한국 증시는 미국과의 223억 달러 규모 액화천연가스(Gas) 발전소 투자 협상 타결 소식에 힘입어 코스피가 4.6% 급등하는 등 아시아 주요 지수가 강세를 보였다.
글로벌 채권 시장이 인플레이션 우려로 매도세가 심화되는 가운데, 미국 국채 10년물 수익률이 2023년 11월 이후 최고치를 기록했습니다. 중동 지정학 리스크로 유가가 배럴당 95달러를 돌파하며 글로벌 증시에 하방 압력으로 작용했으나, 연방준비제도(Fed)의 금리 동결 기대감이 부각되며 미국 주요 지수는 반등에 성공했습니다.
Global bond yields climbed and major stock markets opened lower as a military clash between the US and Iran sent oil prices surging, compounded by the Fed Chair's inflation warning. Domestically, a six-ministry cabinet reshuffle was announced, with Lee Hyung-il nominated as the new Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs.
On Friday, August 28, 2026, U.S. markets closed lower as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh voiced concerns over persistent inflation during his Jackson Hole speech, though major indexes still posted weekly gains. Domestically, Samsung Biologics announced a massive rights issue, triggering a sharp stock drop and adding widespread volatility to the market.
미국 재무부가 장기 국채 매입 규모를 2배로 늘려 채권금리 상승을 막으려 했지만, 금요일 시장은 금리 반등과 함께 혼조세를 보였어요. 글로벌 시장에서는 반도체 매도세, 이란 지정학 리스크, 그리고 브라질 Selic 금리 14% 등 여러 거시경제 불확실성이 계속 이어지고 있답니다.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 3.50%–3.75% on July 29, but inflation concerns continue to stir market volatility. Domestic stocks opened strong, while global markets are seeing swings tied to tech sector earnings.
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