Seoul stocks dip over 4 pct amid escalating Middle East conflict
Maria Sandu
Seoul stocks fell over 4 percent Tuesday, weighed by heavy foreign selling, as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, with no end in sight to the monthlong Middle East war. The Korean won weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar to a 17-year low. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 224.84 points, or 4.26 percent, to 5,052.46, extending the losing streak to a fourth session. Trade volume was a bit heavy at 1.15 billion shares worth 28.23 trillion won (
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