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South Korea's Kospi index surged 6.5% to a new peak above 7,000, extending 2026 gains over 70%.
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South Korea's Kospi soared to a new record, tracking Wall Street gains and benefiting from falling oil prices amid easing Mideast tensions.
Asian countries turn to US for oil amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, keeping the dollar steady as peace hopes linger.
Asian countries increase US oil imports amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Middle East export constraints. Brent crude edges up.
Amid Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions, Asian nations boost US oil imports, reshaping global energy flows.
Kospi notched a fresh record high as most Asian indexes traded higher on Monday, driven by positive sentiment.