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South Korea GDP grows less than expected in Q4 as political crisis weighs

South Korea's Q4 GDP growth was 0.1%, missing expectations amid political turmoil. Year-on-year growth slowed to 1.2%, prompting calls for further interest rate cuts.

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South Korean President Yoon arrested over martial law- local media

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested for insurrection after failed martial law attempt, leading to political instability and market reactions in the country.

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Europe, Asia and U.S. factories end 2024 on weak footing as Trump 2.0 risks mount

Factory activity across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. weakened at the end of 2024, with concerns over trade risks and economic recovery, particularly in the euro zone.

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Korean acting president impeached, deepening political crisis; KOSPI falls

The political crisis in Korea escalated with the impeachment of acting president Han Duck-soo, following President Yoon's impeachment, affecting the economy and impending leadership change.

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Asia stocks up as Japan's Nikkei jumps, S Korea shares slump amid political crisis

Most Asian stocks rose, buoyed by Japan's inflation data. However, South Korea's shares declined amid political unrest and impeachment concerns.

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Asia stocks muted amid thin trading, Japan shares jump on record budget plans

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Asia stocks rise in holiday-thinned trade on tech boost

Most Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, driven by tech gains and optimism over stimulus, despite recent concerns about interest rate cuts and political instability, particularly in South Korea.

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South Korea consumer sentiment weakest since 2022 on political uncertainty

South Korea's consumer sentiment index fell to 88.4, reflecting deepening pessimism amid political turmoil following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and his martial law declaration.

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Asia stocks rise on US inflation cheer; Honda-Nissan merger in focus

Asian stocks rose, driven by Wall Street gains and softer U.S. inflation data; Japanese stocks gained amid Honda-Nissan merger speculation, while broader Asian markets advanced.

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Asia stocks skittish amid hawkish Fed jitters; Japan shares rise past strong CPI

Asian stocks faced losses due to a hawkish Fed outlook, with Japan's inflation data suggesting future rate hikes while Chinese markets showed mild gains amid fiscal spending expectations.