Coaster

• On July 29, the Korean stock market suffered a record-breaking plunge for the second consecutive day, causing extreme volatility for retail investors. • In an unprecedented event, circuit breakers were triggered simultaneously in both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets for two straight days to halt trading. • The crash has sparked widespread anxiety and anger among individual investors, who are voicing their frustrations across various social networking services.

• The KOSPI plunged 5.72% to 6690.62 on the 24th, while the KOSDAQ dropped 5.32% to 748.22, triggering a sidecar for the 23rd time since May 27. • Market volatility was driven by foreign investors selling 3.3 trillion won amid growing concerns over oil prices and interest rates. • Major stocks suffered heavy losses, including Samsung Electronics (-7.59%), SK hynix (-8.34%), and Kia (-12.88%), the latter of which fell due to disappointing earnings.

• Brazil advanced after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan, securing the winning goal in the sixth minute of injury time. • Germany and the Netherlands were also eliminated from the tournament following losses in penalty shootouts during a volatile day of action. • Tournament favorites France, led by Kylian Mbappé, are scheduled to face Sweden at 5 p.m. ET at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

• Asian equity markets experienced a significant rout on Friday, June 26, 2026, capping a week of extreme volatility. • Seoul's KOSPI index was the hardest hit, diving as much as 9% during the session before closing nearly 6% lower. • The sell-off is driven by intensifying investor concerns regarding a potential bubble within the technology sector.

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