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08 Jun 2026, 04:12 UTC · 10h ago
KOSPI plunges 8%: why Goldman Sachs still sees 12,000
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08 Jun 2026, 04:12 UTC · 10h ago
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The KOSPI index experienced a sharp decline of approximately 8%, triggering a Level 1 circuit breaker. — A circuit-breaker event indicates extreme volatility and panic selling, typically signaling a short-term bearish trend for the broader market.
-0.80Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw drops of approximately 10%, driven by mechanical deleveraging and high margin debt. — These two companies dominate the KOSPI; their collapse due to forced selling creates systemic pressure on the index.
-0.70Goldman Sachs maintains a 12-month price target of 12,000 for the KOSPI, viewing the crash as a mean-reversion opportunity. — A bullish long-term outlook from a major investment bank provides a psychological floor and encourages institutional buyers to dip-buy.
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The South Korean won weakened to approximately 1,554 against the US dollar during the selloff. — Currency depreciation during a market rout suggests capital flight from the region, increasing risk premiums.
-0.40Nvidia announced new AI partnerships with SK Hynix and Naver shortly before the market plunge. — Positive fundamental news regarding AI partnerships supports the long-term demand story despite short-term price panic.
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The article explicitly recommends selling the stock due to mechanical deleveraging and a significant price plunge.
The company's stock dropped about 10% and is cited as a key driver of the index plunge, despite positive AI partnerships.
Mentioned positively in the context of announcing fresh AI partnerships.
Maintains a bullish long-term target of 12,000 for the KOSPI despite the current plunge.
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