[MARKET UPDATE] APAC equities gain at the start of the session; KOSPI (+2.0%) extends beyond 5,000

The APAC equities market is opening positively, with the KOSPI notably up 2% and surpassing the 5,000 mark.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 22 Jan 2026, 00:22 UTCOn the live feed at 00:02 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] APAC equities gain at the start of the session; KOSPI (+2.0%) extends beyond 5,000

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This bullish movement could suggest increasing investor confidence in the region, possibly driven by favorable economic sentiments or external market influences, making it worthwhile to monitor for potential spillover effects in other markets.

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