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• The KOSPI is predicted to potentially rise to 9,500 points next week following a period of market volatility. • This projected growth is attributed to an increase in earnings outlooks for the second quarter and positive trends in the U.S. market. • Market analysts suggest that investors should maintain a lead-oriented response to navigate the current fluctuations.

• The Netherlands and Japan will face each other in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match this Sunday. • The game is scheduled to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. • This encounter is viewed as a critical battle for top spot in the group, though Sweden also competes in the same bracket.

While interest rate rises can’t affect the surging price of oil caused by Middle East turmoil, they are still the Reserve Bank’s best – and only – tool to fight inflationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne economist is calling it the “Hormuz hike”.There’s a nearly 80% chance that the Reserve Bank will deliver a third straight interest rate rise on Tuesday, according to financial markets.Patrick Commins is Guardian Australia’s economics editor Continue reading...