South Korea's Kospi pulls back after crossing 8,000 as Trump-Xi talks conclude
The Kospi briefly surpassed 8,000 for the first time before retreating, as broader Asian markets declined following President Trump's wrap-up of trade talks in Beijing.
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By NDTV Profit on May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
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May 15, 2026 at 5:54 AM EDT
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South Korea's Kospi crossed 8,000 for the first time on May 15, 2026.
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The index retreated from the 8,000 level after the initial record was set.
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Broader Asian markets traded lower as the session progressed on May 15.
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President Trump wrapped up a two-day visit to Beijing involving talks with President Xi Jinping.
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The initial Asian market rally was attributed across sources to optimism over the Trump-Xi meetings.
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No confirmed major trade agreement was detailed in the sourced coverage of the talks.
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How outlets are covering it
7 hr ago
South Korea’s Kospi retreats from 8,000 milestone as Trump-Xi talks enter second day
“CNBC frames the story around the Kospi's retreat from its record level and the ongoing progression of U.S.-China diplomatic talks.”
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Asian stocks are lower after South Korea's Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip
“The Philadelphia Inquirer emphasizes the broader regional market decline following the Kospi's record and Trump's departure from Beijing.”
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World shares are lower after South Korea’s Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip
“WTOP widens the lens to global equities, noting declines across world shares rather than Asian markets alone.”
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Asian stocks are lower after South Korea's Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip - Idaho Press
“Idaho Press republishes wire coverage focusing on the combination of the Kospi record and the conclusion of Trump's Beijing visit.”
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Asian Markets On May 15: South Korea's Kospi Crosses 8,000 As Trump-Xi Talks Lift Asia Markets
“NDTV Profit leads with the positive momentum angle, highlighting the Kospi milestone and attributing the rally directly to the Trump-Xi talks.”
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11 hr ago
Asian stocks lower after South Korea's Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip
“PTI News echoes wire service framing, pairing the Kospi record with the subsequent regional market pullback as Trump concluded his visit.”
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Sources covering this story
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6 articles tracked
South Korea’s Kospi retreats from 8,000 milestone as Trump-Xi talks enter second day
May 15, 12:04 AM
Asian stocks are lower after South Korea's Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip
May 15, 1:21 AM
World shares are lower after South Korea’s Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip
May 15, 5:23 AM
Asian stocks are lower after South Korea's Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip - Idaho Press
May 15, 1:21 AM
Asian Markets On May 15: South Korea's Kospi Crosses 8,000 As Trump-Xi Talks Lift Asia Markets
May 14, 8:00 PM
Asian stocks lower after South Korea's Kospi hits records, as Trump wraps up Beijing trip
May 14, 8:00 PM
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