๐ Morning Market Briefing
July 2, 2025
Battery Stocks Slump Again
Secondary battery stocks remain weak, suffering continuous losses amid rising market uncertainty.
KRW 15.5 Trillion in Buybacks in H1, Dividends Up 10%
Listed Korean firms bought back KRW 15.5 trillion in shares in the first half, while dividend payouts grew by 10% year-on-year.
Ripple Applies for Banking License
Following Circle, Ripple is also seeking a banking license to improve trust and compliance in crypto-finance.
Demand for ELS Recovers as Structured Securities Grow
Outstanding balance of derivative-linked securities (ELS) rose by KRW 3 trillion in Q1, showing signs of investor interest rebounding.
Dividend Stocks Poised to Benefit as President Pushes Tax Cuts
The administration supports reducing dividend income tax, aiming to help households earn living expenses through stock investments.
Trump Finalizes Trade Deal with Vietnam
Trump announces a new agreement with Vietnam, cutting mutual tariffs from 46% to 20%, signaling stronger economic ties.
OECD Warns of Economic Slowdown in H2
Global business leaders expect economic conditions and investment sentiment to weaken sharply in the second half of 2025.
FX Reserves Exceed $410B Amid Weak Dollar
Korea's foreign exchange reserves surpass $410 billion for the first time in five months thanks to the weaker U.S. dollar.
Samsung-BOE Resume Talks After Key China Meeting
Samsung and BOE may restart their panel transactions after a surprise meeting between executives Yong Seok-woo and Chen Yanshun in China.
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