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South Korea: KOSPI Trading Halted

South Korea's KOSPI index triggered a trading halt for the second time in four sessions on Monday, leading to a broad wave of selling in the region as oil prices approach $120 per barrel.

South Korea: KOSPI Trading Halted

South Korea's KOSPI index triggered a trading halt for the second time in four sessions on Monday, leading to a broad wave of selling in the region as oil prices approach $120 per barrel for the first time since 2022.

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