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Sun, July 12, 2020 | 12:46

Stock market outlook for June seen stable amid US-China conflicts

Stock market outlook for June seen stable amid US-China conflicts

The relationship between the U.S. and China has been strained for years now, as the two countries raised their differences over various issues, ranging from trade wars to responsibility for COVID-19. The two sides have engaged recently in another heated exchange over the issue of Hong Kong, as Beijing's parliament approved a national security law that undermines Hong Kong's a...

Anna J. Park | 2020-06-02 16:39

Korean financial firms keep close watch on Hong Kong unrest

Korean financial firms keep close watch on Hong Kong unrest

With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to revoke Hong Kong's special trade status with the world's largest economy, financial companies here are keeping a close eye on how the escalating political feud will unfold.

Lee Min-hyung | 2020-06-02 15:41

Doosan pressed to speed up selling key affiliates

Doosan pressed to speed up selling key affiliates

Doosan Group is under mounting pressure to sell key affiliates after state-run lenders provided additional financial support to the group's cash-strapped construction arm. On Monday, the Korea Development Bank (KDB) and Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) decided to lend Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction 1.2 trillion won ($979 million).

Lee Min-hyung | 2020-06-02 15:40

KOSPI's price-earnings ratio hits highest level in 10 years

KOSPI's price-earnings ratio hits highest level in 10 years

Concern has been raised as to whether the KOSPI is overvalued, as shown in the record-high rise in the price-earnings ratio (PER) level over a decade. According to the Korea Exchange (KRX), the benchmark index' PER, as of May 27, logged 19.6, which is the highest since April 2010, when the figure exceeded 20. The PER is the ratio of a company's stock price to the company's ea...

Anna J. Park | 2020-06-01 16:26

KB Kookmin Card rejects Fitch's ratings downgrade

KB Kookmin Card rejects Fitch's ratings downgrade

KB Kookmin Card is facing growing concerns over its international creditworthiness after the credit card issuing unit of KB Financial Group requested Fitch Ratings to withdraw its ratings that were downgraded recently amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2020-06-01 16:05

Hana Financial launches digital-driven non-life insurer

Hana Financial launches digital-driven non-life insurer

Hana Financial Group on Monday launched a digital-driven non-life insurer, Hana Insurance, formerly The-K Non Life Insurance, about a month after finishing legal procedures to take over the mid-tier insurance company. Hana Insurance is Hana Financial's first non-life business affiliate, with the newly launched entity becoming the group's 14th financial subsidiary.

Lee Min-hyung | 2020-06-01 15:57

[STOCK Watch] Samsung Electronics' stock expected to gain momentum

[STOCK Watch] Samsung Electronics' stock expected to gain momentum

Despite its rather sluggish rebound from the shock from the COVID-19 pandemic, Samsung Electronics' stock price is expected to continue to rise, as market analysts predict the global chipmaker's revenues will improve from the third quarter.

Anna J. Park | 2020-06-01 10:42

Default concerns grow amid low interest

Default concerns grow amid low interest

Economists expressed concerns Sunday over household and corporate debt extended by government-backed lending programs introduced as part of a relief package amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Kyung-min | 2020-05-31 17:15

Record-low interest rate to push down mortgage rate

Record-low interest rate to push down mortgage rate

Borrowing costs for households including mortgages will decrease starting today following a record-low key base interest rate set by the central bank.

Lee Kyung-min | 2020-05-31 17:15

US-China tension to continue through Nov.

US-China tension to continue through Nov.

The recent re-escalation of the drawn-out trade feud between the U.S. and China will continue as neither of the world's two largest economies will give up in the hegemony-oriented power struggle spilling over to technology and financial markets, experts said Monday.

Lee Kyung-min | 2020-05-31 09:44

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