Seoul shares plunge over 3 pct on tech sell-off amid Mideast, inflation woes

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SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares plunged more than 3 percent Monday, extending their losing streak to a fourth session, as a massive sell-off in technology stocks fueled by inflation concerns weighed on the market amid elevated oil prices.

The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.

After opening 0.07 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) extended losses to close down 241.69 points, or 3.65 percent, at 6,384.24.

Trade volume was moderate at 313 million shares worth 21.33 trillion won (US$16 billion), with decliners outnumbering advancers 717 to 166.

Institutions and foreigners sold a net 110.65 billion won and 2.02 trillion won worth of stocks, respectively, while individuals bought a net 1.47 trillion won.

Oil prices rose amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's main airport over the weekend.

A broader regional conflict could further disrupt energy supplies, adding to inflationary pressures and complicating the Federal Reserve's efforts to bring inflation under control, analysts said.

This photo, taken Oct. 12, 2026, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul after the market opened. (Yonhap)

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Seoul shares plunge over 3 pct on tech sell-off amid Mideast, inflation woes

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首尔，10月12日（韩联社）——受通胀担忧引发的科技股大规模抛售以及高企的油价拖累，首尔股市周一暴跌逾3%，连续第四个交易日下跌。

韩元对美元汇率上涨。

韩国综合股价指数（KOSPI）开盘下跌0.07%，随后跌幅扩大，最终收跌241.69点，跌幅3.65%，报6384.24点。

交易量适中，为 3.13 亿股，价值 21.33 万亿韩元（160 亿美元），下跌股票数量超过上涨股票数量，比例为 717 比 166。

机构投资者和外国投资者分别净卖出价值 1106.5 亿韩元和 2.02 万亿韩元的股票，而个人投资者净买入价值 1.47 万亿韩元的股票。

周末胡塞武装再次袭击沙特阿拉伯主要机场，导致中东紧张局势升级，油价因此上涨。

分析人士表示，更广泛的地区冲突可能会进一步扰乱能源供应，加剧通胀压力，并使美联储控制通胀的努力更加复杂。

这张照片拍摄于2026年10月12日，显示的是首尔韩亚银行开市后的交易室。（韩联社）

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受中东局势和通胀担忧影响，科技股遭抛售，首尔股市暴跌逾3%。